News from the Frontlines
Hear from the voices of the movement and our partners fighting for justice and equity in Los Angeles.
January 2025
In this month’s issue of News From the Frontlines, we’re taking a break from the holiday rush to bring you some exciting news and updates from the Liberty Hill community! Dive in to read our new CEO Reflections featuring insights from Liberty Hill’s President & CEO Shane Murphy Goldsmith, stroll down memory lane with our Year in Review highlighting memorable moments of justice in action throughout the year, and help us give a warm welcome to our newest Hiller!
December 2024
Electoral Power Building
From Despair to Action: Reflections from the CEO
Agenda for a Just Future
Year in Review: Social Justice in Action
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Winter Break Office Closure
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Meet Our Newest Hiller: Kristin Thomas
Electoral Power Building
“Looking Ahead: Challenges & Opportunities Under the New Administration” Webinar
November 2024
Agenda for a Just Future
Free the Youth Rally
Donor Activism
Save the Date: The 42nd Annual Upton Sinclair Celebration
Agenda for a Just Future
Ready to Rise Grantees Announced
Electoral Power Building
Leadership Appreciation Brunch
@LibertyHill
Meet Our Newest Hiller: Diego Bravo
Electoral Power Building
L.A. Election Updates
Electoral Power Building
The Pat Brown Institute Panel
Agenda for a Just Future
KPFK 90.7’s The Lawyer's Guild Show
Philanthropy
We will not go back.
October 2024
Environmental & Climate Justice
Environmental Leadership Initiative Midpoint Convening
Youth & Transformative Justice
Youth Ecosystem Strengthening (YES) Grant Program
Electoral Power Building
2024 Voter Quick Guide Out Now
Economic & Housing Justice
Fierce Aunties on Housing Campaign
Giving Circles
Environmental + Justice Donor Circle Virtual Event
Youth & Transformative Justice
Conversations From the Frontlines LIVE
@LibertyHill
PRism Award Winners!
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Meet Our Newest Hillers: Araceli and Diego
September 2024
Environmental & Climate Justice
AB 3233 Signed Into Law!
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10 Years of Luskin Fellowship Summer Program
Economic & Housing Justice
"Yes on A” Campaign Launch
LGBTQ & Gender Justice
Liberation Fund Update
Environmental & Climate Justice
Environmental Leadership Initiative Applications Launch
Philanthropy
Purple Lily Awards & LAFLA Honors Liberty Hill
Corporate Spotlight
Narrative Change Roundtable
Electoral Power Building
Final Episode of Season Three
@LibertyHill
Meet Our Newest Hillers: Kristen & Ely!
August 2024
Electoral Power Building
Season 3 Episodes Out Now!
Environmental & Climate Justice
EJ Ready Successes
Economic & Housing Justice
Liberty Hill at Move LA Conference
Electoral Power Building
People Power Behind Liberty Vote!
Donor Spotlight
LA Forward Honors Liberty Hill Donor Activists
Environmental & Climate Justice
E+J Giving Circle Honors Andrea Vidaurre
Corporate Spotlight
In This Together: LA Dodgers Foundation Partnership
Youth & Transformative Justice
Safe Space Convos Podcast feat. Liberty Hill’s Lisa Small
June 2024
Economic & Housing Justice
Measure A Hits the Ballot Box
Electoral Power Building
Season 3 Episodes Out Now!
LGBTQ & Gender Justice
Liberation Fund PROM at The LINE Los Angeles
Electoral Power Building
Building Electoral Power with Liberty Vote!
LGBTQ & Gender Justice
LGBTQ+ Justice Spotlight
LGBTQ & Gender Justice
Upcoming: Grand Performances Pride Poetry Night
Giving Circles
OUT Fund Night at “A Strange Loop”
@LibertyHill
Closed for Summer Break
May 2024
Electoral Power Building
New Season of Conversations From the Frontlines Out Now!
Environmental & Climate Justice
EJ Ready Bus Tour Recap Video
Economic & Housing Justice
Celebrating Liberty Hill Grantees this AANHPI Heritage Month
Giving Circles
Circle of Change Spotlight
LGBTQ & Gender Justice
The X Fund Reception
Donor Spotlight
Upton Sinclair Speech 2024: Shane Murphy Goldsmith
Environmental & Climate Justice
Andrea Vidaurre Awarded the 2024 Goldman Environmental Prize
@LibertyHill
Meet Our Newest Hillers: Angela, Thaise, and Griffin!
April 2024
Agenda for a Just Future
41st Annual Upton Sinclair Celebration
Agenda for a Just Future
World Premiere of “On the Road to Change” Short Film
Agenda for a Just Future
Free the Youth Press Conference
Agenda for a Just Future
STAND-L.A. at “CA vs Big Oil” Campaign Launch
Environmental & Climate Justice
Environmental Justice Grantee Partners
Donor Spotlight
Congratulations to Our Founder Award Honoree, Celia Bernstein!
Environmental & Climate Justice
Inland Empire Bus Tour
Agenda for a Just Future
The White House Webinar on Environmental Justice
Agenda for a Just Future
Conversations From the Frontlines Preseason Episodes Coming in May!
March 2024
Agenda for a Just Future
2023 Impact Report – Out Now!
Giving Circles
The X Fund Giving Circle Makes History
Electoral Power Building
Building Electoral Power with Liberty Vote! Grantees
Environmental & Climate Justice
Environmental Leadership Initiative Convening
Environmental & Climate Justice
EJ Ready Bus Tour & Roundtable
Corporate Spotlight
Q&A with Nina Revoyr at Ballmer Group
LGBTQ & Gender Justice
Liberation Fund Funder Briefing
Philanthropy
Upton Sinclair Celebration – Get Tickets Today!
Grantee Spotlight
Season 3 of Liberty Hill’s Hit Podcast Coming Soon!
February 2024
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Movement Makers in Black History
Economic & Housing Justice
Stay Housed LA Training
LGBTQ & Gender Justice
February’s Grantee Highlight: Young Women’s Freedom Center
Electoral Power Building
Building Electoral Power in LA: 2024 & Beyond
Philanthropy
Introducing Our Upton Sinclair Celebration Honorees
Environmental & Climate Justice
2024 ELI Fellows Announced
January 2024
@LibertyHill
Introducing Liberty Hill’s New Board Member
Environmental & Climate Justice
Announcing Our 2024 Environmental Leadership Initiative Fellows
Economic & Housing Justice
Community Power Collective Fights for Rent Debt Relief
Environmental & Climate Justice
Environmental + Justice Donor Circle Grantee Announcement
Philanthropy