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

08.23.23
The Importance of Culturally and Linguistically Affirming ECE for Babies and Toddlers

The first three years of life is a period of incredible growth that sets the foundation for children’s cognitive, social-emotional, and language development. Babies build their knowledge of the world through loving, consistent caregivers who provide a sense of safety and stability and through language-rich experiences.

The first three years of life is a period of incredible growth that sets the foundation for children’s cognitive, social-emotional, and language development. Babies build their knowledge of the world through loving, consistent caregivers who provide a sense of safety and stability and through language-rich experiences.

08.26.23
It’s Time to Improve Safety and Equity on California’s Roadways. Here's How.

All Californians deserve to live in communities with safe streets—roads where all people can move about freely without concern.  Our approach to achieving that vision should be equitable, people should be treated fairly regardless of their race, ethnicity, or other identity characteristics.  By relying on police traffic stops, we miss the mark on both fronts.  Traffic safety outcomes have grown worse, and law enforcement disproportionately harms people of color through traffic stops.   

All Californians deserve to live in communities with safe streets—roads where all people can move about freely without concern.  Our approach to achieving that vision should be equitable, people should be treated fairly regardless of their race, ethnicity, or other identity characteristics.  By relying on police traffic stops, we miss the mark on both fronts.  Traffic safety outcomes have grown worse, and law enforcement disproportionately harms people of color through traffic stops.   

10.23.23
2023 Champions for Equity Awards: Celebrating Solidarity for 10 Years!

Ten years ago, we set out to create a different kind of fundraising event that reflected the best of Los Angeles, and California. An event that brought folks together across geographies, generations, and ethnic, racial, and economic backgrounds. An event that honored people who truly deserve applause for their commitment to racial equity. 

Ten years ago, we set out to create a different kind of fundraising event that reflected the best of Los Angeles, and California. An event that brought folks together across geographies, generations, and ethnic, racial, and economic backgrounds. An event that honored people who truly deserve applause for their commitment to racial equity. 

Reimagining Community Safety in California

Catalyst California, ACLU SoCal Release New Report Showing How Sheriff’s Departments Undermine Safety, Waste Public Dollars, and Inflict Racially Biased Harms 

Catalyst California, ACLU SoCal Release New Report Showing How Sheriff’s Departments Undermine Safety, Waste Public Dollars, and Inflict Racially Biased Harms 

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