Christian Ulbrich
January 12, 2026
Gentrification and racism in Oakland - one city's story
Oakland is one of America’s most rapidly gentrifying cities. Close to San Francisco, the city is a favourite residence for tech workers but the influx of high-earners is pricing Oaklanders out of their homes.
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