42nd Annual Upton Sinclair Celebration
Last month, the Liberty Hill community came out in full force to honor the dedicated organizers, frontline advocates, and donor activists who, together, are building the good in Los Angeles and leading the charge for social change!
It was a night full of community fun as nearly 600 guests gathered for the 42nd Annual Upton Sinclair Celebration at this year’s new venue, the LA Convention Center!
The evening was packed with excitement! From our immersive and interactive community mural to stunning original artwork from our friends at Arts Bridging the Gap, and our newly introduced Building the Good Marketplace, which was brought to life by our wonderful community partners at Tia Chucha’s, Spirit Awakening Foundation, LA Community Action Networks, Cultivarte Studios, and the Michael Latt Legacy Fund.
The program included a powerful and heartfelt performance from members of the Spirit Awakening Foundation, along with an uplifting closing set by the talented musical ensemble, The Freedom Singers!
In her powerful and inspirational speech, Liberty Hill President & CEO Shane Murphy Goldsmith encouraged the Liberty Hill community to “keep the joy and solidarity alive,” during these challenging times. Watch Shane’s full speech below to hear more about her call to action and vision for a better future for all Angelenos.
A very special thank you goes out to this year’s Keynote Speaker—nationally acclaimed author, community organizer, and president of the Freedom Together Foundation—Deepak Bhargava! As he stated that evening, we find ourselves in a pivotal moment in history where we are faced with a unique opportunity to come together like never before, to rise up amidst the setbacks and “build a world that is more free and more just.”
There are many ways to answer Deepak’s call to save our democracy. To join a giving circle, attend an upcoming event, or to learn about developments on the frontlines, email donorrelations@libertyhill.org for more information.
