Blogger apologizes for reinforcing Oakland stereotype

Oakland is more than violence. (Nwamaka Agbo)As an Oakland resident and somebody who tries to defend the city against misperceptions, I feel I mischaracterized Oakland in a recent post. I mentioned violence and property damage resulting from recent protest marches in Oakland as a discussion point for where to stage a potential parade should the Warriors win the NBA Championship. However, there are several celebratory events in Oakland that occur every year, including Art and Soul, Oakland Running Fest, Eat Real Fest, Art Murmur, and Oakland Pride that are completely peaceful. In Oakland, as in most cities, there's a huge difference between a celebratory event and a protest march, and