Juneteenth: Honoring Freedom with Texas Freedom Network and Texas Rising
On June 19, communities across America will celebrate the pivotal event known as “Juneteenth” marking the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. […]
Emily Witt
Posts by Emily Witt
Lauren Ashley Simmons Wins Runoff Election, Bolstering LGBTQIA+ Allyship in Texas House
Lauren Ashley Simmons, a candidate endorsed by Texas Freedom Network, has won the HD 146 runoff election against Rep. Shawn Thierry. […]
Texas Rising and Partners March to Texas Capitol Ahead of Hearing on Implementation of New Anti-DEI Law
Texas Rising and partners led a march from UT Austin to the Capitol ahead of a hearing on the implementation of SB 17, an anti-DEI bill. […]
The Groundbreaking Texas Rising HBCU Empowerment Summit: Uplifting Black Organizing and Building Progressive Power
The Texas Rising HBCU Empowerment Summit was held to uplift Black organizing, build progressive power, and create community. […]
Texans Speak Out Against Paxton’s Lawsuit & Abbott’s Order Attacking Federal Civil Rights Protections for LGBTQIA+ Students
Texas AG Ken Paxton announced he’s suing the Department of Education over Title IX rules expanding the definition of sex-based harassment […]
