The 2018 "510" Protests
Citizens of #Oakland held their annual "510" rally and march at Oakland’s Lake Merritt. Taking place on May 10 every year, the purpose of the rally is to protest the gentrification of the city of Oakland-mostly in response to new citizens moving into Oakland and attempting to use local law enforcement to harass people of color and displace long standing Oakland community traditions. This year’s protest took on added meaning after a new resident to Oakland harassed a group of