Hi Imelda,

I found your post to be very relatable! I love how passionate you are about how important it is for celebrations to be held! I am Mexican-American and am from San Jose where it is very diverse so I could definitely relate to your post. I agree that traditional celebrations are very important to be held as they bring people together! It…[Read more]

Hi Kanika,

I found your blog to be compelling! I think you made some strong arguments as to why gentrification is a “slap in the face” to Oakland residents. I also live in the Bay Area and agree that rent is extremely high making it hard to live here as it is. Gentrification only increases rent prices and as you said, puts more people on the…[Read more]