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.