Surviving Oakland is a story of Minah's self-discovering journey living in East Oakland, California. Artists like MC Hammer, Tupac, and NWA forever changed the rap world with their amazing lyrics and unique sound. Minah, having a sibling who performed with Digital Underground, had access to some of these Greats. Seems glamorous? The reality is that East Oakland was a hard place to live with poor school systems, drug infested neighborhoods, and targeted social injustices. This is a story of human growth and the desire to evolve into the best person you can be. Although she was a victim of abuse, the once misunderstood, voiceless girl peels off layers of manipulation and exploitation and discovers Aminah, the talented, passionate, and giving woman who has much to contribute to her community; locally and globally.