Resources for Reform

As an Austin-based television station, we want to aid your activism for the Black Lives Matter movement by providing locally focused resources. This page contains stories, funds, and petitions for justice for the victims of the Austin Police Department as well as contact information for representatives in Austin and petitions for local reform, as well as links to more resources for national progress. Simply a first step in demanding change, it is by no means exhaustive.
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Contact Your Representatives

Send an email to all Austin City Council members: https://www.austintexas.gov/email/all-council-members

Contact Mayor Steve Adler: steve.adler@austintexas.gov; 512-978-2100
Contact City Manager Spencer Cronk: spencer.cronk@austintexas.gov; 512-974-2200

Note: Spencer Cronk is a former city coordinator of Minneapolis and oversees Austin's city budget.

Local Reform

Petition: Acknowledge UT's racist past and demand reparations

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Petition: Defund APD

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Petition: Terminate APD Cheif Brian Manley for instigation of violence at peaceful protests

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A city budget questionnaire Austin residents can fill out suggesting to defund APD

UT Austin Student Emergency Funds

Support Local Victims

Mike Ramos - Killed by APD.

Story Petition for Justice Donate

Justin Howell - Shot in the head by APD while protesting.

Story Petition for Justice Donate

Bomani Ray Barton - Extensive injuries from rubber bullets shot by APD while protesting.

Donate Stream his Music

Anthony Evans - Shot in jaw while protesting APD.

Story Donate

Brad Levi Ayala - Shot in the head by APD while protesting.

Story Petition for Justice Donate

Saraneka “Nemo” Martin - Pregnant woman shot during protests.

Story Donate

Mauris DeSilva - Killed by APD during a mental health crisis.

Story Story

Mutual Aid ATX

Mutual Aid ATX is an organization dedicated to providing resources for medical aid at actions in Austin, TX. They organize fundraisers and community-building events, and are working to support those impacted by COVID-19. It is managed by marginalized students from UT Austin.
Twitter & Instagram: @mutualaidatx

Links Medical and Bail Fund Website

More Resources for National Reform

Hopefully, the previous sections have further informed you of specific injustices in our city and you have taken action against them. Here are some more docs, sheets, and carrds containing many more resources for activism and information outside of Austin.
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News, Petitions, Donation Links, and Represenative Info

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Resources from Rice University Advocates

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Black Lives Matter Links

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Ways to Help

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Resources for BLM

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