Contra Costa County has always been one of the hardest counties in the Bay Area to define. Some define it by its largest city, Concord – known for its direct view of Mt Diablo, thriving Latinx community, and multiple stops on the BART line. Others think of old, industrial Contra Costa – the part of the county stretching from San Pablo Bay in Richmond to the Carquinez Strait in Martinez – with its shoreline, military history and the majority of the Bay’s refineries.

Using ‘Art as Direct Action’ residents of the Upper Haight removed a swastika from the streets of San Francisco

Unfortunately for minorities, women, and those on the margins, Trump and his followers are giving powerful license to commit hate crimes and discrimination. Due to Trump not rejecting endorsements from leaders of groups like the KKK and other hate inspired organizations, additional fuel was added to the fire to encourage hate and