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

11.22.24
The LA City Equity Index: Centering Community Voices to Drive Change

Nearly 4 million people call the City of Los Angeles home, representing an incredible spectrum of communities and cultures.  Unfortunately, people of color in LA have consistently experienced inequities driven by systemic and geographic racism: they receive lower than average wages, spend a higher share of their income on rent, have less access to greenspace, and are more likely to have negative interactions with law enforcement. 

Nearly 4 million people call the City of Los Angeles home, representing an incredible spectrum of communities and cultures.  Unfortunately, people of color in LA have consistently experienced inequities driven by systemic and geographic racism: they receive lower than average wages, spend a higher share of their income on rent, have less access to greenspace, and are more likely to have negative interactions with law enforcement. 

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We partner with communities of color, conduct innovative research, develop policies for actionable change, and shift money and power back into our communities.

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We produce an array of assets and resources, including data-driven interactives, reports, and multimedia, to make a case for racial equity.

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