Oakland’s Fruitvale Transit Village Plaza has a new addition. Commissioned by Fruitvale’s Unity Council, a 34-foot-tall handmade La Catrina sculpture was erected this month, ahead of Día de Los Muertos celebrations in November. The satirical skeleton dates to early 20th century Mexico and  is known as an “equalizer” of death that strips away social status… The post ‘Aquí estamos y no nos vamos’: Fruitvale’s immigrant community reflects on a difficult year. appeared first on Oakland North. ...read more read less