"Sex trafficking has been a problem in Oakland for decades, but new legislation, a new mobile clinic, and a growing chorus of young survivors are reshaping how the city responds. Public safety reporter Roselyn Romero breaks it all down. Plus: Oakland's oldest queer bar becomes a site of immigrant resistance, Mayor Lee's philanthropic fundraising strategy, a West Oakland street safety project, new food spots, and a tribute to Betty Reid Soskin."
"Tasneem Raja is the Editor-in-Chief of The Oaklandside. A pioneer in data journalism and local nonprofit news startups, she co-founded The Tyler Loop, a nationally recognized community news platform in East Texas. She was a senior editor at NPR's Code Switch and at Mother Jones, where the team she led helped build the first-ever database of mass shootings in America. She started her career as features reporter at The Chicago Reader and The Philadelphia Weekly, and lives in Oakland with her husband and daughter."
Sex trafficking has affected Oakland for decades, and recent efforts combine new legislation, a mobile clinic, and rising survivor-led advocacy to change prevention and support systems. Oakland's oldest queer bar has become a focal point for immigrant resistance and community organizing. City Hall initiatives include Mayor Lee's philanthropic fundraising approaches and a West Oakland street safety project aimed at reducing traffic violence. New food businesses are opening across neighborhoods, contributing to local economic and cultural life. The community also commemorates Betty Reid Soskin with tributes honoring her legacy in local history and activism.
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