42nd Annual Upton Sinclair Celebration
Building the Good: Democracy in Action
Get TicketsFor nearly 50 years, the Liberty Hill Upton Sinclair Event has remained one of LA’s most beloved social justice gatherings, celebrating the local movement work that drives social change in Los Angeles.
This year’s Upton Sinclair Celebration, scheduled for Wednesday, April 30th, will transform the tradition to the next level with a brand new location, a fresh, fun vibe, and all the camaraderie and community spirit you’ve come to know and love from Liberty Hill.
The 2025 Upton Sinclair Celebration will be held at the Los Angeles Convention Center in the Petree Hall, a vibrant location that will serve as host for our reimagined event. Join us for special performances, exciting surprise guests, our signature “strolling dinner,” exhibits from community-based organizations and much more.
- Date
- Wednesday, April 30, 2025
- Time
- 5:30 p.m. PDT
- Location
- Los Angeles Convention Center
Sizzle Reel
Entertainment
The Freedom Singers
We’re excited to welcome back The Freedom Singers to the 42nd Annual Upton Sinclair Celebration! The viral musical group and contestants from America’s Got Talent will be lighting up the stage at this year’s celebration with a special live performance that promises to inspire!
The Spirit Awakening Foundation
This year, we’re also thrilled to have our friends from the Spirit Awakening Foundation join the celebration! They’ll be sharing a powerful performance featuring a mix of storytelling and original spoken word with music and song, highlighting their amazing and transformative work in the community!
Michael Latt Legacy Fund
This year, we are thrilled to highlight the remarkable impact of our donor community, including a special spotlight on one of our beloved Donor-Advised Funds—the Michael Latt Legacy Fund.
Sponsorship Deck
Thank you all for your continued support and commitment to Liberty Hill's mission and work.
Sponsors
Thank you for helping us mobilize the full power of our community, constantly and unapologetically, in service to justice and equity.
Editor-In-Chief
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Win McCormack
ServiconCares
Editor
$10,000
Celia Bernstein and Brad Kesden
Roberta Conroy
Paula & Barry Litt
The Narrative Method
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Steve Phillips
Allison Thomas
Shana Weiss & John Silva
Reporter
$5,000
Angell Foundation
Diana & Dan Attias
Stephanie & Harold Bronson
Beth Burnam
California Community Foundation
Jon Christensen & Ursula Heise
Barbara Cohn
Marta Ferro & Starfish Impact
Liz Heller & John Manulis
Martha Hackett
Joshua Kamensky & Heather Joy Rosenberg
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Ocean & Mountain Communications
Mary Lassen
Janet Levin & Frank Gruber
Los Angeles Rams
Carol & Wally Marks III / Suzy Marks
Katie McGrath & J.J. Abrams Family Foundation
Weston Miliken
Connie & Keith Rohman
Jemmott Rollins Group
Abby Sher
Weingart Foundation
Organizer
$3,750
11th Hour Foundation
GYL
Social Justice Learning Institute
Southern California Grantmakers
Changemakers
$1,200
Jeff Beall
Mary Ann Braubach
David Bohnett Foundation
Catalyst California
First 5 LA
Veronica Flores
Shimica Gaskins
Susan Genco & Mitch Kamin
Whitney Green
Crystal Hayling
Julie Hermelin
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Paul Hernandez
International Community Foundation
Jennifer Ito
Katharine King
Trice Koopman & Mark Freund
Zuzana & Shawn Landres
Latino Community Foundation
Brooke Lykins
Loraine Lundquist
Momentum Solutions
Sarah Pillsbury
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Jared & Janina Rivera
Cathy Salser
Robyn Samuels & Bruce Shragg
Tim Silard
Mark Smith
Social Good Solutions
Dominique Tan
United Way Los Angeles
Belen Vargas
Gina Welch
Amelia Wiliamson
Host Committee
Mary Lassen
Manuel Pastor
Torie Osborn
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Jon Christensen
Mary Ann Braubach
Sarah Pillsbury
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Jane Peebles
Steve Phillips
Crystal Hayling