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Catalyst California (formerly Advancement Project California) advocates for racial justice by building power and transforming public systems.

06.04.25
2025 CHAMPIONS FOR EQUITY AWARDS: Leadership in Movement

This year marks Catalyst California’s 25th Anniversary, and we’re coming together for a truly special evening as we honor the past, confront the present, and fight like hell for the future. Our annual Champions for Equity Awards is more than just an event; it’s a community gathering to celebrate those who have advanced racial justice and embodied Leadership in Movement. It’s also an opportunity to find joy, inspiration, and strength in one another as we navigate these challenging times.

This year marks Catalyst California’s 25th Anniversary, and we’re coming together for a truly special evening as we honor the past, confront the present, and fight like hell for the future. Our annual Champions for Equity Awards is more than just an event; it’s a community gathering to celebrate those who have advanced racial justice and embodied Leadership in Movement. It’s also an opportunity to find joy, inspiration, and strength in one another as we navigate these challenging times.

05.14.25
New RACE COUNTS report reveals SWANA residents’ quandary

Southwest Asian/North African (SWANA) communities face a Catch-22 of invisibility in California. Though these communities (also called Middle Eastern/North African, or MENA) experience the world as people of color, those collecting data often classify them as White. That label leaves them out of conversations among communities of color that share their concerns.

Southwest Asian/North African (SWANA) communities face a Catch-22 of invisibility in California. Though these communities (also called Middle Eastern/North African, or MENA) experience the world as people of color, those collecting data often classify them as White. That label leaves them out of conversations among communities of color that share their concerns.

04.25.25
How LAUSD equips early educators to create welcoming schools for all children

California is home to the largest number of dual language early learners in the nation, with over 1.5 million children learning multiple languages at the same time. As presidential executive orders continue to threaten immigrant communities across the country, and President Trump designates English as the official language in the United States, California must keep fostering welcoming and safe schools for every child.

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04.17.25
Announcing Catalyst California's legislative priorities for 2025

Presents the 12 bills that form Catalyst California's legislative priorities package for 2025

Presents the 12 bills that form Catalyst California's legislative priorities package for 2025

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