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 Youth Incubation Academy Convening and Housing Justice Bus Tour, meet our new executive team members, and help us kick off Liberty Hill’s 50th Anniversary Honoring 50 Years of Progress & Solidarity! This and so much more in this month’s issue!
Celebrating 50 Years of Liberty Hill Foundation
This year, Liberty Hill turns 50 — and we’re using this milestone not just to celebrate our history, but to launch our future. To mark this moment, our President & CEO Shane Murphy Goldsmith shares a powerful reflection on Liberty Hill’s origins, our revolutionary approach to philanthropy, and why she believes this is the moment Liberty Hill was built for.
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.
Fueling the Future of Youth Justice
Liberty Hill and our consulting partners at Cities & People Advisors hosted the second in-person Youth Incubation Academy convening. Read on to see how we’re building a powerful space for new and emerging organizations to strengthen their capacity, sharpen their vision, and grow their impact to advance youth justice across L.A.
Permanent Housing for All: A Bus Tour Through LA’s Bold Solutions
All eyes are on Los Angeles as frontline advocates and community organizations drive bold, innovative solutions to the city’s housing crisis. Read on to learn about our recent “Permanent Housing for All" bus tour, where Liberty Hill community partners and donor activists traveled through the heart of Boyle Heights to see housing justice in action.
You're Invited: The 2026 Upton Sinclair Dinner—Celebrating 50 Years of Liberty Hill
For decades, the Upton Sinclair Dinner has stood as Los Angeles’ premiere social justice gathering—a night to honor progress, celebrate unity, and uplift the changemakers who make it all possible. This year, we’re not just hosting an event—we're making history. Mark your calendars for the Upton Sinclair Dinner 2026 honoring Liberty Hill’s 50th Anniversary—happening on Tuesday, May 12, 2026!
A Vision for Justice: Meet Our 2026 Upton Sinclair Dinner Keynote Speaker
Big news! We’re thrilled to announce Joanna Jackson, President & CEO of Weingart Foundation, as keynote speaker for our milestone 2026 Upton Sinclair Dinner—celebrating 50 Years of Solidarity & Progress! Joanna is a visionary leader shaping the future of philanthropy rooted in trust, community, and justice. Read on to learn more about Joanna and this year's big event!
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.