TEXAS — Some businesses across the country and in the Lone Star State are taking part in a “national shutdown” in response to the shooting deaths of two U.S. citizens in Minneapolis by federal officers and the broader immigration enforcement operations across the U.S.
Even more protests are scheduled for Saturday across the country. The national organization 50501—which stands for 50 protests in 50 states on one day—has organized a day of action, which includes a rally in Austin.
Here are some businesses participating in the nationwide shutdown:
Austin
Businesses like Potluck Vintage, Golden Mean, Uptown Modern and Antone’s Record Shop have all posted on social media that they will be closed on Friday, Jan. 30, to support the nationwide shutdown…