Living in the hood brings out different things from people. In East Oakland, it tends to bring out what we call the 'hard body' side. People associate being from East Oakland as giving you a certain social status, but that's not what it is for people that are actually from there. We appreciate the culture and the community. Though there are some downsides to having such a close-knit community we all appreciate it. It makes us want to push harder and create better lives for ourselves. Listen to Jada Bland's perspective on living in East Oakland and maybe it'll make you think about how you perceive the community a little differently. Enjoy!!