LGBTQ Justice
Our Pride Playlist
Submitted by Anonymous on Jun 29 2018June is Pride month, and a great time to recognize the contributions of LGBTQ individuals in music. As part of our Agenda for a Just Future, we are addressing the impact of housing instability and youth incarceration in queer communities, and fighting for LGBTQ rights. We hope you'll enjoy this Spotify playlist showcasing some of our favorite Pride-themed songs and LGBTQ artists.
Queer Youth Leaders Mobilize for GSA Day of Racial Justice
Submitted by Crystal Shaw on Feb 27 2018In February 2018, Liberty Hill partnered with the Genders and Sexualities Alliance (GSA) Network of Southern California—one of our grantees fighting to empower and train young LGBTQ leaders—to call on Los Angeles County elected officials to address issues of disproportionate criminalization and abusive treatment of LGBTQ youth of color.
SAVE THE DATE: Liberty Hill's Upton Sinclair Awards Dinner
Submitted by Crystal Shaw on Dec 05 2017Save the Date for Liberty Hill’s Upton Sinclair Awards Dinner on April 19 at The Beverly Hilton and stand with grassroots organizers and donor-activists who are leading the movement for social justice. Honorees include Congressman John Lewis and Elizabeth Levitt Hirsch.
Frontlines to Headlines - October 2017
Submitted by Crystal Shaw on Oct 26 2017Frontlines to Headlines
A digest of press clips about Liberty Hill & the organizers we support
The Los Angeles Times reports that City officials will require the oil drilling site at the intersection of Jefferson and Budlong to adopt strict new rules in order to stay open, including construction of an enclosure to block noise, odor and lights.
Frontlines to Headlines - September 2017
Submitted by Crystal Shaw on Sep 26 2017Frontlines to Headlines
A digest of press clips about Liberty Hill & the organizers we support
In 2015 Community Coalition filed a lawsuit against LAUSD over the district’s misuse of funds dedicated to disadvantaged students.
From Frontlines to Headlines! July
Submitted by Crystal Shaw on Jul 14 2017A digest of press clips about Liberty Hill and the organizers we support.
In Honor of Pride Month—See What Liberty Hill's Doing for LGBTQ Justice
Submitted by Crystal Shaw on Jun 07 2017With June being Pride Month, it's the perfect time to shine a light on the progressive work being birthed out of a continued fight for equity and liberation in this space.
Frontlines to Headlines - May 2017
Submitted by Crystal Shaw on May 18 2017A monthly digest of news media reports on Liberty Hill, its grantees and allies.
May Day Protest Ramps Up Under New Administration
Submitted by Maddie Albanesius on Apr 17 2017 Since November folks across the country have been wondering what they can do to voice their disapproval of the current administration and its policies. It’s been a daily battle to make our voices heard and advocate for a fairer and more just society. Folks are getting organized. Protests and marches with an underlying theme of resistance, are ramping up in response to the current administration.