“They said they’re going to exterminate me, eradicate me, that I don’t belong in this neighborhood,” Williams, 49, had told KQED. The essence of the message, he said, was, “It’s not a Black neighborhood no more — get out of here, you don’t belong here.”
San Francisco police were investigating both incidents as potential hate crimes, but no arrests have been made.
Williams was not available for comment on Tuesday afternoon, but neighbors have set up a GoFundMe campaign to support the family.
The fire is now contained, but it displaced seven adults and three dogs, according to SFFD. Preston said his office is working with the mayor’s office to find temporary housing and ensure continued support for the family.
