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A central theme of the protest was the community’s accusation that the opposition—likely city authorities or developers—are motivated by racism and bigotry. One speaker pointedly stated, “Thank you for showing your pride. Thank you for showing what you value. YOU VALUE stripping people from their neighborhood. You value racism. You value bigotry.” This stark critique underscored a belief that the displacement and eviction efforts are rooted in discriminatory practices, targeting vulnerable populations unfairly.