On June 19, communities across America will celebrate the pivotal event known as “Juneteenth” marking the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. […]
Racial Justice
Brown v. Board of Education Reminds Us to Reject Voucher Schemes
Marking Brown v. Board’s 70th anniversary, we examine the racist origins of vouchers and modern voucher schemes to defund public education. […]
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. […]
Texas Rising Hosts HBCU Empowerment Summit, Uplifts Black Organizing
Texas Rising brought together student activists for the first HBCU Empowerment Summit this Saturday FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 22, 2024 CONTACT: Emily Witt (she/hers), [email protected] HOUSTON – Texas Rising, a leading statewide grassroots organization focused on mobilizing young Texans and Texans of color, Saturday brought together student activists for the first HBCU Empowerment Summit. The event provided […]
Reproductive Justice and the #TXLege: A Chat with Black Mamas ATX
What does reproductive justice look like in a state where our right to abortion has been stolen? We sat down for a conversation about reproductive justice and state legislation working to address the maternal mortality crisis with a local leader in the movement — Black Mamas ATX Executive Director Kelenne Blake. […]
