Standing Up For Tenants: The Acorn Movement's Battle for Justice Over Profit

This article is a call to action from Acorn, advocating for those in low-income and working-class communities facing exploitation by various government levels. The movement seeks to amplify voices and demands for freedom against the 1% prioritizing profit over the populace. Acorn, located in West Oakland, has historically served predominantly Black families but now houses a diverse tenant group. Systematic divestment through practices like redlining has fostered conditions such as inadequate housing and public health crises, evidenced by elevated asthma rates.Residents, organized under the Resident Management Corporation (RMC), are making crucial demands, including formal recognition of their tenant association and a commitment to uphold housing contracts. They aim to halt continuous exploitation by non-profits like Bridge Housing, which has diverted resources intended for community improvement. United, Acorn tenants assert their right to secure dignified living conditions, urging solidarity in combating ongoing injustices and advocating for housing as a fundamental human right.