News from the Frontlines
Hear from the voices of the movement and our partners fighting for justice and equity in Los Angeles.
June 2025
In this month’s issue of News from the Frontlines, we share breaking news, inspiring insights, and take you behind-the-scenes of local movements for social change. Read on to learn about our recent 42nd Annual Upton Sinclair Celebration, explore the latest of our Ready to Rise youth development initiative, and catch a special announcement about Season 4 of our award-winning podcast, Conversations From the Frontlines!
May 2025
Philanthropy
42nd Annual Upton Sinclair Celebration
Grantee Spotlight
Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Environmental & Climate Justice
Environmental Justice Landscape Update with E+J Donor Circle
Agenda for a Just Future
Conversations From the Frontlines Season 4 Coming Soon!
Youth & Transformative Justice
Ready to Rise 2025 Cohort Summit
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Meet Our Newest Hiller: Angel Moreno
Agenda for a Just Future
ICYMI: Democracy In Action Short Film
March 2025
Donor Activism
Champions Conversations: Building the Good in Los Angeles
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PICO California Names Former Liberty Hill Board Co-Chair Jared Rivera as New Chief of Staff
Philanthropy
Upton Sinclair Celebration – Happening Next Month!
Economic & Housing Justice
Stay Housed LA Know Your Rights Workshops
February 2025
Agenda for a Just Future
2024 Impact Report Out Now
Grantee Spotlight
Black History Month Grantee Series
Philanthropy
Announcing Our 42nd Annual Upton Sinclair Keynote Speaker
Environmental & Climate Justice
EJ Ready Learning Lab Launch
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Meet Our Newest Hiller: Ashely Tatang
Immigrant Rights
No Hate, No Fear, Immigrants Are Welcome Here!
January 2025
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Wildfire Resources & Evacuation Sites
Philanthropy
Message on LA Wildfires
Grantee Spotlight
LHF Grantee Partners Jump into Action
Environmental & Climate Justice
Welcoming Our 2025 Environmental Leadership Initiative Fellows
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Meet Our Newest Hiller: Veronica Phillips
Philanthropy
33rd Annual Empowerment Congress Summit
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
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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
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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”
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