We demand justice for Black lives. We invite you to join us in calling for defunding the police and investment in community-based models of safety support and prevention. (credit: @domrobxrts)
Below are resources to learn about the history of policing, what defunding the police means, and how to get involved in the work.
TAKE ACTION
1. Watch our defunding the police video training! You can also check out our presentation.
2. Watch, read, and listen to these resource to educate yourself on anti-racism.
3. Follow and support organizations who are leaders in this work, so you can get involved in their calls to action.
4. Texas Rising chapters are reaching out to Texans to defund the police across the state. Contact a chapter listed below to get involved!
Find your regional Texas Rising point of contact below!
Austin / Central Texas
Ric Galvan
Campus Organizer, Texas Rising at UT Austin ric@tfn.org
Local Orgs:
El Paso
Sabrina Bustillos
Student Leader, Texas Rising at UT El Paso sbusti29@gmail.com
Local Orgs:
Dallas / Fort Worth
Landry Rhodes
Campus Organizers larhodes1999@gmail.com
Local Orgs:
Houston
Tyler Wallace
Student Leader, Houston ty.wallace2000@gmail.com
Local Orgs:
Rio Grande Valley
Joe Uvalles
Field Manager, Rio Grande Valley jose.colon@tfn.org
Local Orgs:
San Antonio / San Marcos
Isabella Briseño
Campus Organizer, San Marcos bellebriseno@gmail.com
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