The Katal Center
Katal develops intergenerational leadership and organizing capacity to build community-based power and win systemic change for equity, health, and justice.
Our Work
Trainings and Coaching
We provide training in community organizing, advocacy, and more.
Civic Engagement
Civic engagement often focuses on voter registration – but there’s much more.
New York organizing campaigns
We’re organizing in NYC and across the state – #ShutRikers #CutShutInvestNY
Katal in the news
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Advocates condemn ‘hollow’ prison reform bill
Prison reform advocates blasted last-minute changes made by the governor to a prisonreform bill she signed into law last week. In Albany on Tuesday, prison reform advocates, community leaders and [&he…
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Gov. Hochul Touts Prison Reform Bill. Advocates Charge It Falls Short of Needed Overhaul
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a long-sought package of prison reform bills into law Friday,calling it “landmark” legislation that would improve safety for staff and incarceratedpeople alike. But days l…
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After 14th Death in Rikers Custody, Advocates Amplify Push Towards Facility’s Closure
In the early morning of December 7, Rikers detainee Aramis Furse was found “unwell” in his cell by an officer. Less than 90 minutes after being transported from the facility […]
