Latest Episode: A Candid, In-Depth Interview with Senator María Elena Durazo
When LA workers rise up, they don’t just win local victories—they build the national blueprint for a fair and equitable economy.
In the latest episode of Conversations from the Frontlines, Liberty Hill President & CEO Shane Murphy Goldsmith sits down with iconic labor leader and California State Senator María Elena Durazo to dive deep into the unstoppable legacy of grassroots worker power.
Senator Durazo shares inspiring stories from decades of organizing, the exhilarating moments when everyday people found the courage to stand up for themselves, and the lessons we can all use to take action for change today.
Senator Durazo’s leadership has consistently shaped the movement, from her groundbreaking tenure as Executive Vice President of UNITE-HERE International and Secretary-Treasurer of the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, to her impactful service in the California State Senate.
Her life’s work reflects a core value at the heart of Liberty Hill’s half-century mission: economic justice and worker power are the absolute foundation of a thriving future where everyone wins.
This episode is part of a dynamic new season exploring the intersection of community power, grassroots organizing, and social change. Throughout the season, Shane talks to visionary leaders, including Norma Wong, renowned author and founder of the Collective Acceleration Community of Practice; Sonali Kolhatkar, award-winning author and journalist; Victor Narro, Project Director at the UCLA Labor Center; and many more!
