Neighborhood Narrative I was raised in the city of Oakland, where crime was an occasional thing, and homeless people living in parks was an everyday sight. Some parts of Oakland were beautiful, such as Lake Merritt. Here my parents would go jogging, and push my brother and I in the stroller. I attended elementary school at The Lake School. Growing up in Oakland really opened my eyes to poverty, and seeing people who are less fortunate than me. Being exposed to poverty at a young age had an affect on me. It showed me that not everyone is privileged, and it taught me to be mindful of others. I grew up in Oakland with a sense of belonging, then moved to Sacramento for middle school, and I didn't know a single soul. I made friends, and started
