On Sunday hundreds of people gathered at Lake Merritt in Oakland for what some call a celebration of inclusivity.
The event was in response to a recent incident where a white woman called police on a few black men using a charcoal grill at the lake.
According to an official Oakland Park and Rec map of Lake Merritt, there are six designated barbecue locations, three stationary charcoal locations, and three non-charcoal portable grill locations.
The men were using a charcoal grill in an area that prohibited the use of one.
The situation escalated and the police were called. Video of the incident went viral and sparked a national conversation about implicit racism.
Lake Merritt was packed with people who wanted to take a stand against what they see as bias and hate.
KRON4’s Hermela Aregawi was at the event and described it as a joyful occasion full of good food and laughter.