Many families in Oakland, Ca are greatly affected by the system. Living in one of the richest counrty in the world, why are children malnourish? Why is it a struggle to get access to nutrients or even food at all? When I was interning for a elementary school, I had an opportunity to build a relationship with one of my student's parent. I recall a mother saying, "When my back is against the wall, I have to keep pushing. The future is so blurry." I've been living in Oakland all my life and the poverty that I am surrounded by seems so "normal." I never noticed there were so many corners stores than grocery stores and the over-consumption of food. Over-consumption of processed food that is. Adaption. I Adapted to a system that is not made for people like myself. But, adapting is not good enough. --Fawnda
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