UT-Austin football players demand school rename buildings named after racist figures, donate to Black Lives Matter

The University of Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal Memorial Stadium in Austin. Photo credit: Jamie Harms via USA TODAY Sports

Athletes say they will forego participating in recruiting and donor-related events if campus and athletic leadership fail to implement their demands, which are aimed at supporting students of color.

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Austin City Council unanimously limits police officers’ use of force and asks for cuts to department budget

The moves came after the department was criticized for how it responded to police brutality protesters and as residents continue calling for the police chief’s resignation.

Protesters demonstrating against police brutality last month raised their arms and chanted, “Don’t shoot!” after Austin officers fired tear gas and rubber bullets at the crowd. Photo credit: Miguel Gutierrez Jr./The Texas Tribune

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