 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.In October 2011, Johari Uhuru stated that the financial industry should consider capitalism as it may correlate to racism, and regarding the financial industry, stated that "They're gonna have a problem with people of color [getting involved]" if this analysis is not considered.In October 2011, organization leaders stated that the group wanted to be a part of the Occupy Wall Street movement, rather than being separate from the movement.