Runner Discovers Racist Graffiti on Albany Ohlone Greenway

ALBANY, CA — An Albany resident out running along the Albany Ohlone Greenway who recently discovered race-related graffiti says she is saddened to see such "hatred and racism" in public view. The words “Trump 2016 White Power" were recently found written on the running path along with several swastikas spotted on a garbage can next to the trail and on a BART column.

“I discovered the graffiti while on a run Sunday morning,” Britt Tanner said via email. “I was appalled. Albany is a progressive city with a diverse community of people of all colors and creeds. To see such racism and hatred on public display was very upsetting. I am of mixed heritage and have experienced very little racism in my life. Unfortunately, the liberal bubble I have lived in just popped.”

The graffiti was reported to the police and has since been removed.

Albany councilman Nick Pilch posted about the graffiti on his social media account and said he was disgusted.

Albany police officials have not been reached to comment.

A rash of race-related graffiti has also been reported in two Tri-Valley high schools. California High School in San Ramon has had four reports of race-related graffiti found in campus bathrooms since October and Monte Vista High School in Danville has had two reports. Police and school officials are investigating all of incidents.

Related:

• ‘Racist and Homophobic Graffiti’ Found on Bus that Services Danville High School, Officials Say
• Police Investigating Racist Graffiti Discovered at Danville High School
  
• Racist Graffiti Found at San Ramon High School Leads to Temporary Closure of Bathrooms, Parent Meeting

Photos courtesy Britt Tanner and Sara Hinkley