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Grieving aunt hosts annual backpack giveway to honor another loved one in Oakland
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk Christie Smith , as published by NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· August 1, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The event also featured a resource fair and a car show, and was held to honor Johnson's daughter, who was killed in 2007.
A community event was held in Oakland to honor a family member and support the local community. The event, which includes a backpack giveaway, was hosted by Brittia Johnson, who had recently lost her niece in a shooting. The event also featured a resource fair and a car show, and was held to honor Johnson's daughter, who was killed in 2007.
Despite her recent loss, Johnson attended the event to show her support for the community. Further details about the event and Johnson's efforts are available from NBC Bay Area.
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Category: local Published: August 1, 2026 Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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