Facts About Our Village (Hunters Pt Police Brutality)

<strong>Facts about our village<br>
by Tenisha Bishop</strong>
<ol>
<li>There is no gun violence.</li>
<li>There is no drug activity on the 700 block of Kirkwood between Earl and Dormitory.</li>
<li>The tenants in the building of 750 Kirkwood cater to the needs of the children in our closely-knit village.</li>
<li>Children flock to 750 Kirkwood from all parts of Bayview, including those from Oakdale, Westpoint, Double Rock, Northridge, Harbor Road, Mariner’s Village, Shoreview etc.</li>
<li>Kids of any age can be fed by any tenant in 750 Kirkwood.</li>
<li>Any child who needs help with schoolwork or problems at home can come ask anyone for help.</li>
<li>Adults and kids set goals and are very respectful of one another.</li>
<li>Our doors stay open when kids are locked out</li>
<li>Kids volunteer to help with groceries and moving furniture.</li>
<li>The only safe place kids can come to play without ducking for cover or being pressured to do drugs is in front of 750 Kirkwood.</li>
<li>We are all family-oriented.</li>
<li>We as a village stick together during the good and bad times.</li>
<li>We care and respect each other’s feelings.</li>
<li>We have all prayed together; therefore, we are going to stay together.</li>
<li>We as parents and neighbors are willing to lend a ear or a dollar to help in time of need.</li>
<li>There is no constant violent activity on the block.</li>
<li>Most kids have above average intelligence and have outstanding attendance in school.</li>
<li>Everyone has their own special talent to share with others.</li>
<li>The kids who play in front have no criminal records.</li>
<li>We all believe in Jesus!</li></ol>

<a href="/news/2002/02/116106.php">Read more about police brutality in this Hunter's Point neighborhood.
<br><br><strong>San Francisco Bay View newspaper</strong>