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Census education campaign by My Black Counts accomplished a phenomenal task

by Guest Commentary December 4, 2020December 3, 2020

Partnerships with community organizations to reach Californians in the Census speaks to the desire to improve our outcomes.

Despite ending the Census count early, the 2020 effort brought together diverse organizations to build stronger communities

by Guest Commentary October 16, 2020October 15, 2020

A sign encouraging residents to participate in the 2020 census hangs from the Alameda County Courthouse in Oakland on April 28, 2020. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

How coronavirus is busting California’s $187 million census campaign

by Elizabeth Castillo April 29, 2020April 29, 2020

Censoteria, a card game developed at La Luz in Sonoma, is based off of the familiar La Loteria game and helps to engage community members with civics, the census and public services. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

Coronavirus, citizenship and the census: California fears an undercount

by Elizabeth Castillo March 16, 2020March 19, 2020