Activists claim city camp map is example of Austin s racist policies
Activists claim city camp map is example of Austin s racist policies
Black leaders and community activists are voicing opposition to how many of the potential homeless campsites are located in East Austin.
AUSTIN, Texas - The historic Evergreen Cemetery in East Austin has been named one of 45 locations on a map released by the city of Austin that identifies possible locations for homeless encampments. Some of these places aren’t even a possibility, said Austin Mayor Pro Tem Natasha Harper-Madison.
On Monday morning, Harper-Madison joined a group of Black leaders and community activists voicing opposition to how many of the potential campsites are located in East Austin.