RISE Houston’s Growing Movement, Featured in the Texas Signal

On June 28, 2023, the Texas Signal featured RISE Houston’s growing movement against police violence in piece titled, “NEW HOUSTON GROUP LAUNCHES TO RE-IMAGINE SAFETY.” RoShawn Evans, a RISE Houston Steering Committee member and Co-Founder of Pure Justice, was quoted sharing the vision for the campaign:

“We envision a Houston where everyone has the tools and resources they need to strive and thrive in their homes and communities.” 

The piece highlighted that “a recent survey conducted by Pure Justice of over 400 residents found that 60.2% of those surveyed did not believe there was a need for more law enforcement officers to make their communities safe. Rather, community members are asking the City to support communities that are struggling with resources including: “grocery stores, fair chance housing, and a fair minimum wage.” 

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