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

08.31.24
Why Reparations Matter for Black Californians

As they wait to see whether several foundational bills and a constitutional amendment related to slavery reparations become state law, Californians are getting a sense of what a key voter group thinks of the issue. A largest-of-its-kind survey conducted by the California Black Power Network (CBPN), L. Norwood & Associates, and Catalyst California shows that reparations, as a political issue, drive voting decisions among Black voters. 

As they wait to see whether several foundational bills and a constitutional amendment related to slavery reparations become state law, Californians are getting a sense of what a key voter group thinks of the issue. A largest-of-its-kind survey conducted by the California Black Power Network (CBPN), L. Norwood & Associates, and Catalyst California shows that reparations, as a political issue, drive voting decisions among Black voters. 

08.29.24
What is Data Erasure and Why It's Important

No one should be invisible in data. But data, or the lack of it, can erase certain communities while overrepresenting others. Systemic exclusion from data affects all groups, and there is no true representation without the inclusion of all. Therefore, it’s crucial that those of us who work with data understand how it can exclude, so we can minimize this effect in our analyses. 

No one should be invisible in data. But data, or the lack of it, can erase certain communities while overrepresenting others. Systemic exclusion from data affects all groups, and there is no true representation without the inclusion of all. Therefore, it’s crucial that those of us who work with data understand how it can exclude, so we can minimize this effect in our analyses. 

08.15.24
Why We Must All Be Advocates When it Comes to Race Data

Nearly 50 years ago, the federal government established standards for racial data collection that still shape how we understand race. Federal agencies—the U.S. Census Bureau foremost among them—comply with these standards from data collection to reporting. They also trickle through to states, universities, public health agencies, and other institutions to influence how we measure race in nearly every report and dataset. 

Nearly 50 years ago, the federal government established standards for racial data collection that still shape how we understand race. Federal agencies—the U.S. Census Bureau foremost among them—comply with these standards from data collection to reporting. They also trickle through to states, universities, public health agencies, and other institutions to influence how we measure race in nearly every report and dataset. 

07.27.24
An Update on Catalyst California's Legislative Priorities

After an eventful few weeks, the California Legislature recessed late on  Wednesday, July 3. They will have a month-long break, reconvening on Monday, August 5 for a sprint to the finish, closing out this year’s session at the end of the month. 

After an eventful few weeks, the California Legislature recessed late on  Wednesday, July 3. They will have a month-long break, reconvening on Monday, August 5 for a sprint to the finish, closing out this year’s session at the end of the month. 

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