Given its proximity to San Francisco, West Oakland has seen a dramatic change in its demographics in order to accommodate the San Francisco based tech companies. Over the past decade, working class families and small businesses have steadily been replaced by high rent apartments and high end restaurants and businesses
West Oakland was the birthplace of the Black Panther Party for Self Defense and Bikes 4 Life carries proudly carries on their tradition of community mobilization. The success of Bikes 4 Life symbolizes a community’s ongoing capacity and commitment to stand up for itself and for all those who struggle to survive in the face of an economic system that values profits over people. Bikes 4 Life has an economic model that is grounded in self-determination and self-respect. It is an investment in a green economy can benefits current and future generations. It deserves your support!
Given its proximity to San Francisco, West Oakland has seen a dramatic change in its demographics in order to accommodate the San Francisco based tech companies. Over the past decade, working class families and small businesses have steadily been replaced by high rent apartments and high end restaurants and businesses
West Oakland was the birthplace of the Black Panther Party for Self Defense and Bikes 4 Life carries proudly carries on their tradition of community mobilization. The success of Bikes 4 Life symbolizes a community’s ongoing capacity and commitment to stand up for itself and for all those who struggle to survive in the face of an economic system that values profits over people. Bikes 4 Life has an economic model that is grounded in self-determination and self-respect. It is an investment in a green economy can benefits current and future generations. It deserves your support!