PEOPLE DO MAKE A DIFFERENCE! STAND UP!

On Monday night, the violence in Oakland hit incredibly close to home... at 9:00 pm a man was shot outside of my house as he fought back in an attempted car jacking. Hearing the shots closely followed by the sound of a grown man screaming for help is still haunting me...
Although I'm new to this part of The Town, I claim all of Oakland and I remain proud of my decision to raise my child as a son of this inspiring city. Though shaken, I will not waiver in my unending celebration of the spirit I've only experienced here.
Tonight, my neighbor is organizing an event in Adam's Point to help empower folks to feel connected to making things right. It's simple, show up, shine a light, meet a neighbor. For incentive, feel free to come by my place around 8 for wine and snacks and stay to hang out and make your presence known.

THE COMMUNITY RESPONSE: Over eighty people overcame their fear of going outside (including my friend) and joined forces, lights in hand, meeting each other a
nd hearing about the resources that are available to them to help keep their neighborhood safe. It was because of the courage of one man who was witness to the crime who organized this evening. It was touching to be a part of and witness to....YOU GO OAKLAND!!!!  BY THE WAY...THE ANGELS WERE VERY MUCH PRESENT AT THIS GATHERING...THE NUMBER 4 WAS REPEATED APPEARING, EVEN THE NUMBER OF THE POLICE CAR THAT PATROLS THE AREA HAD A BIG FOUR ON TOP. THE GROUP WHO WALKS THE NEIGHBORHOOD IS CALLED THE GUARDIAN ANGELS....When we take a stand...we are supported by Spirit.....EVERY TIME!