Catalyst California

We’re excited to announce that applications for the LA City Charter Reform Commission are now open! The Commission will review the LA City Charter and develop recommendations to improve the city, from constituent services and the city’s budget process to council expansion and community safety reform. To ensure the Commission is accountable to residents, we invite YOU to apply to help shape LA’s future. Deadline to apply is March 28. Learn more and apply here: bit.ly/CharterReformApp

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. The mass layoffs will leave crucial education programs in chaos and key funding streams in danger, with underfunded communities hit the hardest. Every student deserves a quality education, and we must protect it at all costs. #speakupfored?#EDmatters?#savepubliceducation?#educationisahumanright?#defendourschools?#ourstudentsmatter?#éducationforall

? IMMIGRANTS ARE POWERFUL ? At our recent?#raceandpolitics?event, Angelica Salas, Executive Director of?@chirla_org?spoke about standing up for immigrant's rights and the strength within our communities. "Immigrants are powerful, beautiful, courageous human beings." Together, we're building a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Read our event recap blog post, https://lnkd.in/gYVCZHd6. #immigrantsmakeamericagreat?#immigrantsrights?#equityforall?#webelong?#wearecalifornia?#strongertogether

Come to the first CA Racial Equity Commission meetings of 2025 at Imperial Valley College on March 20th. Share your voice to build a powerful racial equity framework that serves all Californians of color! Let’s guarantee that CA’s racial equity framework will build long-term racial equity outcomes, empower residents, and move state governments towards shared governance with underserved communities! ?? Mark your calendar: March 20th ?? Location: In-Person at Imperial Valley College or Online ?? 9am for the Framework Development Committee Meeting ?? 2pm for the Racial Equity Commission Meeting Register to attend these meetings with the link in our bio. #racialequitycoaltion?#california?#yourvoicematters?#markyourcalendar?#makeyourvoiceheard?#losangeles?#imperialvalleycollege

?? WE ARE BUILDING A MOVEMENT OF BEAUTY ?? At our #raceandpolitics event, Dr. Manuel Pastor reflected on the power of building a future rooted in beauty and inclusivity, where everyone—immigrants included—can pursue their dreams. Together, hand in hand with our friends, we're shaping a California of hope and justice. ?? Missed our event? Read the recap blog post today https://lnkd.in/gYVCZHd6

The Trump administration’s recent move to shut down key census advisory panels threatens our political representation, distribution of public funds, and preservation of our civil rights, because we cannot be sure of the accuracy and accessibility of our vital data. Pushing for open, accurate government data on our communities actually protects our democracy. Read our blog post today > bit.ly/4bWC8H4 (link in bio)

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. Angelenos deserve better. Let’s build a system that prioritizes safety and dignity for all. Read the policy brief >> ?https://lnkd.in/gE_Bsh8Q ?

Join the CA Racial Equity Coalition (CREC) and help create a more equitable, racially just California. Your presence matters as we support the Racial Equity Commission in drafting California’s first-ever Racial Equity Framework. This is a historic opportunity to amplify your community’s vision for racial equity and back CREC’s vital recommendations. ?? Mark your calendar: March 20th ?? Location: In-person at Imperial Valley College or Online ? 9am for the Framework Development Committee Meeting ? 2pm for the Racial Equity Commission Meeting Be there for the Commission meetings and make your voice heard! Register today > https://bit.ly/CRECMTGS

Data is POWER! When the Trump Administration removed over 8,000 pages of vital government data, our Research and Data Analysis team rushed to protect it. Data is critical in shaping policies and improving lives—especially for underserved communities. From tracking health disparities to advocating for racial equity through RACE COUNTS, we must ensure that valuable data remains accessible to everyone. Learn more bit.ly/4iM5IBi #DataMatters #RacialJustice #RaceCounts #catalystcalifornia

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. Let us know what solidarity means to YOU in the comments below! Read our full recap blog post today bit.ly/RandP2025Recap PS: background music by the talented?Brother Yusef