Reporter it was at this tree a nearby resident found in effigy so now its two suspected hate crimes allegedly targeting the black community. This effigy is a symbol of hate and violence. The Oakland Police department has to work with the fbi to find the suspects in the motive behind this crime. It made me think they are trying to provoke and aggravate. According to the mayor, that may be the intent of the recent hate crime. It was an intentional act to try to start a race war. We have to have some self honesty that we all can do better. This comes on the heels of another parent hate crime, what appears to be nooses hanging from a tree on the other side of lake merritt. There is somebody doing it in the middle of the night. Come on out so we can see who you are, you dont need to hide. Some were saying the ropes were used as exercise equipment but it has been traumatic for some the community. Messages of love to race hate. We have been getting killed for a very long time now. And that ne