The recent arrest of Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates outside his Cambridge, MA home has sparked a national debate about racial profiling.

In the aftermath of the police killing of Oscar Grant and the riots that ensued, Oakland residents are demonstrating the strength in their communities. Here’s a collection of stories from our town showing how Oakland is resisting violence:

Oakland School for the Arts Students Participate in Walkout

The following is a personal perspective from Patrice O’Neill, executive producer of The Working Group.