[7] Rhasaan learned that people of color who were interested in the protests did not participate due to feelings of disconnection with the Occupy movement.
[8] At the time, Rhasaan began working with Ife Johari, a community activist based in Detroit, Michigan, to promote Occupy the Hood in additional U.S.
[5][9] Leaders of Occupy the Hood stated in October 2011 that the movement served to address problems in the financial industry concerning misdeeds based upon racism.
[3] Additional activities included seminars about legal rights during police encounters, violence in communities that are predominantly of color, and gardening, with a focus on urban sustainability.
[3] Shortly after the gathering, it was reported that Occupy the Hood serves to "highlight inequality and the voices of people of color and urban residents.