Catalyst California
@catalystcalifornia.bsky.social
We advocate for racial justice by building power and transforming public systems. We partner with communities of color, conduct innovative research, develop policies for actionable change, and shift money and power back into our communities.
We’re excited to share that applications for the LA City Charter Reform Commission, which will decide how to make LA City Hall more accountable to residents, are now open! The commission will review the LA City Charter and develop recommendations. Apply bit.ly/CharterRefor...
March 20, 2025 at 12:55 AM
We’re excited to share that applications for the LA City Charter Reform Commission, which will decide how to make LA City Hall more accountable to residents, are now open! The commission will review the LA City Charter and develop recommendations. Apply bit.ly/CharterRefor...
An attack on education is an attack on all! This week, Trump and Musk took a drastic step to reduce the workforce in the Department of Education, ending its ability to support public schools and threatening MILLIONS of students, teachers, and families. Learn more
March 18, 2025 at 11:06 PM
An attack on education is an attack on all! This week, Trump and Musk took a drastic step to reduce the workforce in the Department of Education, ending its ability to support public schools and threatening MILLIONS of students, teachers, and families. Learn more
✨ IMMIGRANTS ARE POWERFUL ✨
At our recent #raceandpolitics event, @AngelicaCHIRLA, Executive Director of @chirla_org spoke about standing up for immigrant's rights. "Immigrants are powerful, beautiful, courageous human beings." Learn more bit.ly/RandP2025Recap
At our recent #raceandpolitics event, @AngelicaCHIRLA, Executive Director of @chirla_org spoke about standing up for immigrant's rights. "Immigrants are powerful, beautiful, courageous human beings." Learn more bit.ly/RandP2025Recap
March 18, 2025 at 11:02 PM
✨ IMMIGRANTS ARE POWERFUL ✨
At our recent #raceandpolitics event, @AngelicaCHIRLA, Executive Director of @chirla_org spoke about standing up for immigrant's rights. "Immigrants are powerful, beautiful, courageous human beings." Learn more bit.ly/RandP2025Recap
At our recent #raceandpolitics event, @AngelicaCHIRLA, Executive Director of @chirla_org spoke about standing up for immigrant's rights. "Immigrants are powerful, beautiful, courageous human beings." Learn more bit.ly/RandP2025Recap
Join us for the CA Racial Equity Commission meeting. Share your voice to build a powerful racial equity framework that serves all!
📆3/20
📍At Imperial Valley College
or online
🕘 9am: Framework Development Meeting
🕑 2pm: Racial Equity Commission Meeting
Register bit.ly/CRECMTGS
📆3/20
📍At Imperial Valley College
or online
🕘 9am: Framework Development Meeting
🕑 2pm: Racial Equity Commission Meeting
Register bit.ly/CRECMTGS
March 18, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Join us for the CA Racial Equity Commission meeting. Share your voice to build a powerful racial equity framework that serves all!
📆3/20
📍At Imperial Valley College
or online
🕘 9am: Framework Development Meeting
🕑 2pm: Racial Equity Commission Meeting
Register bit.ly/CRECMTGS
📆3/20
📍At Imperial Valley College
or online
🕘 9am: Framework Development Meeting
🕑 2pm: Racial Equity Commission Meeting
Register bit.ly/CRECMTGS
WE'RE BUILDING A MOVEMENT OF BEAUTY
At our #raceandpolitics event,
@profmpastor.bsky.social
reflected on the power of building a future rooted in beauty & inclusivity, where everyone—immigrants included—can pursue their dreams. Read our recap blog post bit.ly/RandP2025Recap
At our #raceandpolitics event,
@profmpastor.bsky.social
reflected on the power of building a future rooted in beauty & inclusivity, where everyone—immigrants included—can pursue their dreams. Read our recap blog post bit.ly/RandP2025Recap
March 17, 2025 at 8:22 PM
WE'RE BUILDING A MOVEMENT OF BEAUTY
At our #raceandpolitics event,
@profmpastor.bsky.social
reflected on the power of building a future rooted in beauty & inclusivity, where everyone—immigrants included—can pursue their dreams. Read our recap blog post bit.ly/RandP2025Recap
At our #raceandpolitics event,
@profmpastor.bsky.social
reflected on the power of building a future rooted in beauty & inclusivity, where everyone—immigrants included—can pursue their dreams. Read our recap blog post bit.ly/RandP2025Recap
The Trump administration’s recent move to shut down key census advisory panels threatens our political representation, distribution of public funds, & preservation of our civil rights because we cannot be sure of the accuracy & accessibility of our vital data. Read our blog post today bit.ly/4bWC8H4
March 17, 2025 at 7:58 PM
The Trump administration’s recent move to shut down key census advisory panels threatens our political representation, distribution of public funds, & preservation of our civil rights because we cannot be sure of the accuracy & accessibility of our vital data. Read our blog post today bit.ly/4bWC8H4
Last week, the PUSH LA Coalition released a set of recommendations aimed at making LA’s streets safer and more equitable. Our leaders must shift from punitive, police-centered traffic stops to a care-and equity-based approach. Read the policy brief > bit.ly/PUSHLAPolicyRecs2025
March 13, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Last week, the PUSH LA Coalition released a set of recommendations aimed at making LA’s streets safer and more equitable. Our leaders must shift from punitive, police-centered traffic stops to a care-and equity-based approach. Read the policy brief > bit.ly/PUSHLAPolicyRecs2025
Join the CA Racial Equity Coalition (CREC). Your presence matters in drafting CA's first-ever Racial Equity Framework.
📅 3/20/2025
📍Imperial Valley College/Online
⏱ 9am: Framework Development Meeting
⏱ 2pm for the Racial Equity Commission Meeting
Make your voice heard! Sign up bit.ly/CRECMTGS
📅 3/20/2025
📍Imperial Valley College/Online
⏱ 9am: Framework Development Meeting
⏱ 2pm for the Racial Equity Commission Meeting
Make your voice heard! Sign up bit.ly/CRECMTGS
March 12, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Join the CA Racial Equity Coalition (CREC). Your presence matters in drafting CA's first-ever Racial Equity Framework.
📅 3/20/2025
📍Imperial Valley College/Online
⏱ 9am: Framework Development Meeting
⏱ 2pm for the Racial Equity Commission Meeting
Make your voice heard! Sign up bit.ly/CRECMTGS
📅 3/20/2025
📍Imperial Valley College/Online
⏱ 9am: Framework Development Meeting
⏱ 2pm for the Racial Equity Commission Meeting
Make your voice heard! Sign up bit.ly/CRECMTGS
From powerful discussion to soulful music, #RaceandPolitics2025 brought Californians together for a day of solidarity. But what does solidarity mean? See what some of our attendees had to say.
Read our full recap blog post bit.ly/RandP2025Recap
Read our full recap blog post bit.ly/RandP2025Recap
March 12, 2025 at 10:47 PM
From powerful discussion to soulful music, #RaceandPolitics2025 brought Californians together for a day of solidarity. But what does solidarity mean? See what some of our attendees had to say.
Read our full recap blog post bit.ly/RandP2025Recap
Read our full recap blog post bit.ly/RandP2025Recap
From powerful discussion to soulful music, #RaceandPolitics2025 brought Californians together for a day of solidarity. But what does solidarity mean? See what some of our attendees had to say.
Read our full recap blog post bit.ly/RandP2025Recap
Read our full recap blog post bit.ly/RandP2025Recap
March 11, 2025 at 5:51 PM
From powerful discussion to soulful music, #RaceandPolitics2025 brought Californians together for a day of solidarity. But what does solidarity mean? See what some of our attendees had to say.
Read our full recap blog post bit.ly/RandP2025Recap
Read our full recap blog post bit.ly/RandP2025Recap
🚨 BREAKING: Trump is trying to dismantle the Education Department. 🚨The truth is presidents DO NOT have the power to do this—only Congress does. Call your representatives & demand they protect students and save the Education Department. bit.ly/calldoepa
March 7, 2025 at 6:44 PM
🚨 BREAKING: Trump is trying to dismantle the Education Department. 🚨The truth is presidents DO NOT have the power to do this—only Congress does. Call your representatives & demand they protect students and save the Education Department. bit.ly/calldoepa
Nursing care for seniors and children with disabilities or tax breaks for billionaires and big corporations? How would you choose to spend our hard earned tax dollars? 💰💫
March 7, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Nursing care for seniors and children with disabilities or tax breaks for billionaires and big corporations? How would you choose to spend our hard earned tax dollars? 💰💫
The Whole Child Community Equity workgroup met last week to dive into 10 focus areas that will shape the Equity Tool. JunHee Doh of Catalyst California and a workgroup member highlighted the importance of addressing systemic racism in historically redlined districts. Learn more > bit.ly/4bvMDkn
March 5, 2025 at 10:21 PM
The Whole Child Community Equity workgroup met last week to dive into 10 focus areas that will shape the Equity Tool. JunHee Doh of Catalyst California and a workgroup member highlighted the importance of addressing systemic racism in historically redlined districts. Learn more > bit.ly/4bvMDkn
LA County voters’ approval of Measure G in last November’s elections ushered in a historic change that expands the @lacountybos and reimagines County government. We need YOUR perspective to ensure the task force represents OUR communities. Bit.ly/MeasureGApp
March 4, 2025 at 5:32 PM
LA County voters’ approval of Measure G in last November’s elections ushered in a historic change that expands the @lacountybos and reimagines County government. We need YOUR perspective to ensure the task force represents OUR communities. Bit.ly/MeasureGApp
Join us this weekend for Race & Politics! This crucial conversation will bring Californians together to face the threats from the billionaires and bigots seeking to divide us. Can’t make it in person? Register and join the live stream crew! bit.ly/RandP2025Reg...
February 28, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Join us this weekend for Race & Politics! This crucial conversation will bring Californians together to face the threats from the billionaires and bigots seeking to divide us. Can’t make it in person? Register and join the live stream crew! bit.ly/RandP2025Reg...
As the challenges from this bigoted, bully administration grow, it’s time to rise in solidarity! Join us on 3/2 for Race & Politics at @laplazadelaraza. Can’t join us in person? Register to catch our livestream!
PS: Enjoy these pics from our 2023 event 😄
Bit.ly/RandP2025Register
PS: Enjoy these pics from our 2023 event 😄
Bit.ly/RandP2025Register
February 24, 2025 at 11:00 PM
As the challenges from this bigoted, bully administration grow, it’s time to rise in solidarity! Join us on 3/2 for Race & Politics at @laplazadelaraza. Can’t join us in person? Register to catch our livestream!
PS: Enjoy these pics from our 2023 event 😄
Bit.ly/RandP2025Register
PS: Enjoy these pics from our 2023 event 😄
Bit.ly/RandP2025Register
In the early 2000s, LA’s “war on gangs” that had been going on since the 70s had already cost more than $25 billion, with little progress. In 2007, Advancement Project California, now Catalyst California, recommended treating gang violence as a public health crisis.
February 24, 2025 at 10:19 PM
In the early 2000s, LA’s “war on gangs” that had been going on since the 70s had already cost more than $25 billion, with little progress. In 2007, Advancement Project California, now Catalyst California, recommended treating gang violence as a public health crisis.
HAPPENING TONIGHT! ✊✨ Join We Are California and our movement partners for this teach-in on immigration TODAY. Learn about the immigration system and the challenges confronting immigrant communities, and hear strategies on how to organize to defend our dignity and resist oppression. bit.ly/4bbkdw3
February 20, 2025 at 10:20 PM
HAPPENING TONIGHT! ✊✨ Join We Are California and our movement partners for this teach-in on immigration TODAY. Learn about the immigration system and the challenges confronting immigrant communities, and hear strategies on how to organize to defend our dignity and resist oppression. bit.ly/4bbkdw3
Last week, Chauncee Smith, our Associate Director of Reimagine Justice & Safety, was a panelist for the ACLU of California Action’s Legislative Briefing on policing and surveillance under the Trump Administration. Re-watch the conversation today! bit.ly/4b7GpqS
February 18, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Last week, Chauncee Smith, our Associate Director of Reimagine Justice & Safety, was a panelist for the ACLU of California Action’s Legislative Briefing on policing and surveillance under the Trump Administration. Re-watch the conversation today! bit.ly/4b7GpqS
#ICYMI: Take a peek at our 2024 Impact Report, where we celebrate policy wins & successful advocacy efforts like Measure DD & LL! With YOUR help, we were able to achieve many victories so that all Californians can thrive. Check out the report to learn more bit.ly/41lAJX6
February 18, 2025 at 8:50 PM
#ICYMI: Take a peek at our 2024 Impact Report, where we celebrate policy wins & successful advocacy efforts like Measure DD & LL! With YOUR help, we were able to achieve many victories so that all Californians can thrive. Check out the report to learn more bit.ly/41lAJX6
🚨 As the U.S. Senate considers President Trump's nomination of billionaire Linda McMahon to head the U.S. Dept of Education, families in low-income, LGBTQ+, and communities of color across the country have every reason to feel concerned. Read our press statement bit.ly/4gHmznF
February 13, 2025 at 9:19 PM
🚨 As the U.S. Senate considers President Trump's nomination of billionaire Linda McMahon to head the U.S. Dept of Education, families in low-income, LGBTQ+, and communities of color across the country have every reason to feel concerned. Read our press statement bit.ly/4gHmznF
Couldn't get pre-sale tickets to Beyonce's Cowboy Carter Tour? 😭 🤠 Get tickets for our Race & Politics event happening on 3/2 as we come together in multiracial solidarity that will power us against the billionaires, bigots, and authoritarian bullies. Register today > bit.ly/RandP2025Register
February 12, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Couldn't get pre-sale tickets to Beyonce's Cowboy Carter Tour? 😭 🤠 Get tickets for our Race & Politics event happening on 3/2 as we come together in multiracial solidarity that will power us against the billionaires, bigots, and authoritarian bullies. Register today > bit.ly/RandP2025Register
#NEWREPORT: Our updated RACE COUNTS 2024 shows slight progress in absenteeism rates for students of color in LA County, but 38% of Black students are still missing school—a rate higher than pre-pandemic levels. Learn where LA County ranks in this and other issues > adobe.ly/4gC5oUc
February 11, 2025 at 3:35 AM
#NEWREPORT: Our updated RACE COUNTS 2024 shows slight progress in absenteeism rates for students of color in LA County, but 38% of Black students are still missing school—a rate higher than pre-pandemic levels. Learn where LA County ranks in this and other issues > adobe.ly/4gC5oUc
We’re thrilled to have Brother Yusef perform at our Race & Politics event on 3/2! With over 30 years of musical experience, Brother Yusef brings us his soulful FattBack Blues, a mix of Delta, Chicago, and Texas blues with a Louisiana stomp. Don’t miss out! Register > Bit.ly/RandP2025Register
February 10, 2025 at 9:59 PM
We’re thrilled to have Brother Yusef perform at our Race & Politics event on 3/2! With over 30 years of musical experience, Brother Yusef brings us his soulful FattBack Blues, a mix of Delta, Chicago, and Texas blues with a Louisiana stomp. Don’t miss out! Register > Bit.ly/RandP2025Register
#SAVETHEDATE: Join us for our Race & Politics event! This family-friendly gathering will feature a discussion with USC's Dr. @profmpastor.bsky.social, @chirla-org.bsky.social's ED Angelica Salas, & Assemblymember @isaacgbryan.bsky.social. Register to join in person/virtually Bit.ly/RandP2025Register
February 7, 2025 at 6:18 PM
#SAVETHEDATE: Join us for our Race & Politics event! This family-friendly gathering will feature a discussion with USC's Dr. @profmpastor.bsky.social, @chirla-org.bsky.social's ED Angelica Salas, & Assemblymember @isaacgbryan.bsky.social. Register to join in person/virtually Bit.ly/RandP2025Register