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A Closer Look: Hate in California and How California Can Respond

Hate continues to affect millions of Californians. Learn what the data reveal, how California is responding, and why sustained investment in hate prevention, intervention, and recovery matters.

Report 10-26-2026
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Shared Struggle, Shared Future: Stories and Data from California’s Asian American and Pacific Islander Communities and Beyond

Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities are among the fastest growing populations in California and are central to the state’s cultural, political, and economic future. Yet broad racial categories often obscure the vast diversity within AAPI communities and hide the inequities many communities continue to face.

Report 10-19-2026
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Understanding Racial Disparities Across California’s Legislative Districts

California’s longstanding policies and institutional practices have produced predictable racial inequities, which RACE COUNTS makes visible through detailed district-level data on disparities and outcomes. By providing profiles and rankings for every state legislative district, RACE COUNTS helps policymakers and advocates identify where systems fail communities of color and where urgent reforms and investments are needed.

Report 11-18-2025

Toward Identity and Visibility: 1 Million SWANA Californians Strong

For the first time, data about Southwest Asian and North African (SWANA) Californians, also known as Middle Eastern and North African, data is now available for select counties and cities.

Report 04-21-2025
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RACE COUNTS 2024 Annual Report

This moment requires all Californians, regardless of race or background, to recommit to the creation of a state where everyone thrives.

Report 02-06-2025

UPDATED Racial Equity Data for 2024

NEW Data on Officer-Initiated Traffic Stops and Post-COVID Education Data

Blog 11-04-2024
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NEW! Data for Southwest Asian and North African Californians

For the first time, SWANA data is now available for California and select counties and cities.

Blog 10-22-2024

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