News from the Frontlines
Hear from the voices of the movement and our partners fighting for justice and equity in Los Angeles.
January 2026
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 Grantee Healing Mixer for Fund for Change grantees, go behind the scenes of our Conversations from the Frontlines LIVE taping, plus relive the moments that moved us forward this year in our 2025 Highlights from the Frontlines! This and so much more in this month’s issue!
We Are Not Powerless: Standing for Justice After Tragedy
Liberty Hill Foundation mourns the fatal shootings of Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old mother killed by a federal ICE agent in Minneapolis, and Keith Porter, a father shot and killed by an off-duty ICE agent in Northridge. As news of the these and other atrocities fills our social media feeds, one truth rises above the grief: we are not powerless—and we can make a difference.
Liberty Hill Foundation Strengthens Executive Leadership to Support Long-Term Strategy, Philanthropy and Community Impact
As it celebrates its 50th anniversary, Liberty Hill Foundation announced today the expansion of its executive leadership team to strengthen the organization's infrastructure and advance its mission for supporting grassroots organizing in LA county during this critical moment in history. Liberty Hill has appointed Manal J. Aboelata as Chief Program Officer, Nisha Randhava as Chief Advancement Officer, and Corey Matthews as Chief Strategy Officer.