Reverend Amos Brown criticizes Safeway's impending closure in the Fillmore, stating their actions demonstrate disregard for the Black community, leaving them without vital grocery access.
Brown emphasizes that despite Safeway's advertisements portraying joy for holiday shopping, their impending closure sends a contradictory message to the Fillmore’s Black residents: indifference and abandonment.
Community leaders express frustration over Safeway's lack of commitment to providing a full-service grocery store after its closure, which is likely to extend for five years or more.
The article discusses historical injustices faced by the Black community in Fillmore, linking Safeway's legacy of profit-driven decisions to the displacement experienced through past redevelopment plans.
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