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Robert K. Ross, M.D. Weston Milliken
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Upton Sinclair Award Founders Award
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Past Honorees
1980 s
Mike Farrell
Larry Janss
Win McCormack
Anne Mendel
Sarah Pillsbury
Jackie Goldberg
Mark Ridley-Thomas
Jilliene F. Schenkel
Hannah Weinstein
Rodolfo F. Acuna
Ed Asner
Davida Coady
Betty Warner Sheinbaum
Jeff Dietrich
Irene Hirano
Shirley Magidson
Martin Ritt
Harry Belafonte
Dino Hirsch
Linda Wong
Edward James Olmos
Lynda Palevsky
Anthony Thigpenn
Mary Jo Von Mach
Mae Churchill
Joie Davidow
Jay Levin
Ben Margolis & John Mcternan
Fr. Luis Olivares
Ginger Varney
Michael Ventura
Past Honorees
1990 s
Jim Becker
Maria Elena Durazo
Claudia Moore
Oliver Stone
Clark Branson
Jane Fonda
Dave Johnson
Rev. James M. Lawson, Jr.
Lillibeth Navarro
Robin Cannon
David Clennon
Sara Martinez
Bonnie Raitt
Karen Bass
Patrick Lippert
Warren Olney
John Singleton
Jay N. Gordon M.D. & Meyera Robbins
Miya Iwataki
Comite Pro Paz En El Barrio
Haskell Wexler
Nancy Smyth Cervantes
Richard Foos
Constance Rice
Alfre Woodard
Theresa Allison
Rabbi Leonard Beerman
Mary Steenbergen & Ted Danson
Nikki Brown & Ted Gardner
Gilda Haas
Gary Phillips
Stanley K. Steinbaum
Wally Marks
Linda Marquez
Rage Against the Machine
Harry Shearer
Daniel and Diana Attias
Sylvia Castillo
Dan Pallotta
Howard Zinn
Past Honorees
2000 s
Culture Clash
Madeline Janis-Aparicio
Norman Jewison
Katrina vanden Heuvel
Judith Baca
Michael Kieschnick
Stewart Kwoh
Tim Robbins
Susan Sarandon
Anna Deavere Smith
Marqueece Harris-Dawson
Betsy and Paul Mazursky
Bill Melamed Jr.
Eve Ensler
Arianna Huffington
Rob McKay
Rev. Eugene Williams
Tom Hayden
Dr. Bernice Johnson Reagon
Antonio Manning
Angelica Salas
Geri Silva & Gail Blackwell
Robert Greenwald
Bill Resnick, M.D.
Sarah Pillsbury
Lisa Powell
Kent & Jai Lee Wong
Barry and Paula Litt
Rev. Alexia Salvatierra
Eric Schlosser
Ed Burns & David Simon
Richard D. Jacobs
Pacoima Beautiful
Bill Gallegos
Dean Hansell & Jason Murakawa
Sheila Kuehl
2010 to 2022 Past
Honorees
Liz Heller & John Manulis
Walter Mosley
InnerCity Struggle
Tim Gill
Margarita Ramirez
Gary Stewart
Paris Barclay
Wendy Chang
Dr. Manual Pastor
Alex Gansa & Howard Gordon
Charles Floyd Johnson
Alison Morgan & Parke Skelton
Ron Yerxa and Albert Berger
Kafi Blumenfield
Scott Budnick
Veronica Gutierrez
Dr Frank Gilliam
Michele Prichard
Robbie Conal
Benjamin Goldhirsth
Fran Jemmott
Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering
Susan Genco and Mitch Kamin
Ana Ortiz
Elizabeth Levitt Hirsch
Congressman John Lewis
Senator Holly J. Mitchell
Torie Osborn
Jared Rivera
Isaac Bryan
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Meltzer Sieroty Family
Board of Directors
Mary Ann Braubach
Jon Christensen
Marta Ferro
Veronica Flores
Shimica Gaskins
Julie Hermelin
Paul Hernandez
Jennifer Ito
Sarah Pillsbury
Board Emeritus
Paula Litt
Jared Rivera
Angel Roberson-Daniels
Tim Silard
Mitchell Singer
Mark Smith
Amelia Williamson
Belen Vargas
Shane Murphy Goldsmith
President & CEO
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Sponsors
Win McCormack
Nancy Milliken
Weston Milliken
Sponsors
EDITOR
Annenberg Foundation
Kafi D. Blumenfield & City Councilmember Bob Blumenfield
Paula & Barry Litt
Katie McGrath & J.J. Abrams
Family Foundation
Connie & Keith Rohman
The California Wellness
The Dodgers Foundation
Kay Gilbert & Roger Kohn
Beth Meltzer & Alan Sieroty
Julia Meltzer & David Thorne
SEIU Local 2015 Issues Pac
Shout! Factory
Allison Thomas Weingart Foundation
Shana Weiss & John Silva
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Angell Foundation
Dan & Diana Attias
Harold & Stephanie Bronson
Brotherhood Crusade
California Community Foundation
Cause Communications & Wendy Chang
Jon Christensen & Ursula Heise
Barbara Cohn
David Bohnett Foundation
Marta Ferro & Starfish Impact
The David Geffen Foundation
Fran Jemmott
Josh & Heather Joy-Kamensky
LA84 Foundation
Janet Levin & Frank Gruber
John Manulis & Liz Heller
Carol & Wally Marks III / Suzy Marks
Roger & Margot Milliken
Muriel Pollia Foundation
Anand Pandya M.D.
Abby Sher
Social Justice Learning Institute
Lauren White & Alex Gansa
Elizabeth & Steven Zaillian
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11th Hour Project
Beth Burnam
First 5 LA
Liz Levitt-Hirsch
Ocean & Mountain
Sarah Pillsbury
Southern California
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Amity Foundation
Ron Bagel & Meg O’Brien
Celia Bernstein
Mary Ann Braubach
David Callahan
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Sonia & James Cummings
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Kay Gallin
Shimica Gaskins
Julie Hermelin
Paul Hernandez
Impact Justice
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Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles
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Patagonia
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Rosenthal Family Foundation
Cathy Salser
Robyn Samuels & Bruce Shragg
Jesse Shatkin
Tim Silard
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Wendelin Slusser
Mark Smith
Darrell Tucci
United Way of Greater Los Angeles
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Vision Compromiso
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Amelia & Derrick Williamson
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Powering Social Change
L.A.’s social justice foundation for over 45 years.
Our Mission Liberty Hill is a laboratory for social change philanthropy. We leverage the power of community organizers, donor activists and allies to advance social justice through strategic investment in grants, leadership training and campaigns.
Our North Star
Support community organizing that is building power in communities most impacted by system oppression to achieve justice and equity.
Our Focus Area
Liberty Hill’s work is focused on Los Angeles County, however we understand that what happens in L.A. influences the nation. In this historical moment, we believe it is especially important for Los Angeles to be a beacon of social justice nationwide.
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We give donor-activists opportunities to engage beyond their financial commitment.
We train the next generation of leaders to represent their communities within movement campaigns and government.
We are a convener and facilitator that brings unusual allies together to affect change.
We help organizations build capacity for future success. We fund and support grassroots organizations leading social justice campaigns.
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Liberty Hill is an accelerator of community organizing in Los Angeles and a national leader in social justice.
Racial Justice
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$17 M Grants Awarded 18 Rising Acitivists Organizations Funded 1,012 Grants Distributed 348 Organizations Trained 1,730 Community Activists Trained $2.8 M+ Raised in Individual Contributions 2022: Progress in Action
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Liberty Hill is your partner in social justice philanthropy. There are many ways to make an impact in Los Angeles. One donation to Liberty Hill supports dozens of grassroots organizing groups. We offer innovative giving solutions such as Donor-Advised Funds, Giving Circles, Planned Gifts and other options.
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Take the guesswork out of giving by making an annual donation in support of Liberty Hill’s organizing and activism. With a deep understanding of the issues facing our communities, and of the leaders on the frontlines of change, Liberty Hill will direct your annual gift where it’s needed most. One-time or monthly giving options are available. Liberty Hill offers several membership benefits at each level.
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In Memoriam
Liberty Hill honors the memories of our dear friends and supporters:
Leo Frumkin
Michael T. Genco
Jerry Manpearl
Leah Pillsbury
Susan Sandler
Paul Schrade
Laurie Jones Neighbors
We are so grateful to our dedicated and committed Founders for your visionary leadership in creating Liberty Hill Foundation. You embody the principles upon which you founded this groundbreaking organization and your support for our mission to make Los Angeles a more just and equitable place has fueled progress across the region for nearly a half century. Thanks to you the fight continues.
Congratulations to tonight’s honorees. And our best wishes to Liberty Hill. Best wishes to Liberty Hill and all of tonight’s honorees. May 2023 AMERICA’S PARKING ADDICTION MAX HOLLERAN THE HUMAN PRICE OF BIDEN’S ICE MARÍA INÉS TARACENA THE REPUBLICAN PARTY CANNOT BE SAVED ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION WITH JULEANNA GLOVER MICHAEL STEELE IT’S OVER THE RIGHT’S DEBTORS RYANN LIEBENTHAL KATIE PORTER KNOWS ONE SPEED GRAC SEGERS
We honor and salute the leadership and contributions of Dr. Robert Ross, Chloe & Maud and STAND-L.A. — you have made dreams come true for so many. Weston — you are very special to us and we are blessed to have you as a friend. We so admire you bravely following your dreams while making the world a better place.
Paula & Barry Litt
Hold fast to dreams
For if dreams die Life is a broken-winged bird
That cannot fly.
Hold fast to dreams
For when dreams go Life is a barren field
Frozen with snow.
Langston Hughes
The Katie McGrath & J.J. Abrams Family Foundation is proud to support and congratulates honorees Dr. Bob Ross, Weston Milliken, Chloe & Maud Arnold, and STAND-L.A. Coalition
To tonight’s honorees: STAND-L.A. Chloe and Maud Arnold Weston Milliken and Robert K. Ross
Thank you for all that you do to make Los Angeles a more equitable and just place!
Julia Meltzer and David Thorne
Congratulations to all the 2023 Upton Sinclair Award Honorees! On behalf of the 200,000 SEIU 2015 long term care workers in LA County, we thank you for your ongoing leadership and commitment to fueling social change. SEIU Local 2015 is the largest union in California, representing nearly 450,000 long-term care workers (home care, skilled nursing facility, and assisted living center workers) throughout the state. Its members are as diverse as the state’s population but united in their commitment to caring for California’s older adults and those with disabilities. THE NATION‘S LARGEST LONG TERM CAREGIVERS UNION SEIU2015.ORG
Allison Thomas Congratulates these organizations on their incredible work over the last year!
We are proud to support Liberty Hill Foundation and congratulate this year’s honorees. Nancy Stephens, Rick Rosenthal, Jamie Wolf, Kate Wolf and Noah, Jane and Mick Rosenthal for the Rosenthal Family Foundation
to this Year’s Award Recipients!
Angell Foundation is proud to honor the transformative leadership and commitment to social justice embodied by Dr. Robert K. Ross, Weston Milliken, and Chloe & Maud Arnold.
to this year’s honorees, with admiration, Dan and Diana Attias
Congratulations
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Congratulations to all the
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Liberty Hill Honorees
With Love from Harold Stephanie Spencer and Greer Bronson
Power Purpose
Celebrating LIBERTY HILL FOUNDATION and the Upton Sinclair 2023 Honorees: Robert K. Ross, M.D., Weston Milliken, Chloe & Maud Arnold, and the STAND-L.A. Coalition
Proud
Congratulations
Dr. Robert Ross
Weston Milliken
Chloe & Maud Arnol
Wendy Chang
Liberty Hill Foundation Champions Chair
UNITING AND
to Support LIBERTY HILL FOUNDATION
Improving Society Through Social Activism BOHNETTFOUNDATION.ORG
“How wonderful it is that no one has to wait, but can start right now to gradually change the world!”
“Give” by Anne Frank March 26, 1944
Congratulations to the Liberty Hill Foundation Team and Community on 40 Years of Upton Sinclair Celebrations uniting power and purpose! With love—
Marta Ferro & Starfish Impact
If Now Now, When?
If Not You, Who?
Helping To Light Our Path...
Robert K. Ross, M.D.
Weston Milliken
Chloe & Maud Arnold
STAND-L.A. Coalition
Our heartfelt thanks and admiration to Liberty Hill and its extraordinary supporters, grantees, volunteers, staff and board...
45+ years in the right place and the right time.
A bright light, waging the right fight. Liz Heller and John Manulis
to this year ’ s Liberty Hill Honorees and in loving memory of Wally Marks Jr.,
Heartfelt Appreciation and Love for Weston Milliken and his Lifetime of Commitment to Queer Youth and Dedication to Power Building in the American South
Walter N. Marks, Inc.
Hearty Congratulations to his Fellow Honorees for their Inspiring Work
Roger & Margot Milliken
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We are proud to salute the creative and visionary
With respect and admiration to this evening’s honorees. With Love, Steve & Elizabeth Zallian
It’s an honor to congratulate tonight’s awardees and salute the dedicated team of Liberty Hill.
Courageous and visionary, you are at the forefront of the fight for social justice, aiming your resolve into the roots of problems, digging deep to unearth solutions and empowering people to be change-makers.
Thank you and onwards!
Liz Levitt Hirsch
First 5 LA congratulates the distinguished Dr. Bob Ross on receiving the Upton Sinclair Award. Thank you for your continued leadership and advocacy on behalf of Los Angeles County’s youngest children.
First 5 LA works to strengthen systems, parents and communities to support the safe and healthy development of young children guided by our North Star that every child in Los Angeles County will reach their full developmental potential throughout the critical years of prenatal to age 5. Learn more at www.First5LA.org.
Congratulations to the honorees and to Liberty
Beth Burnam
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Hill
Dearest Weston,
The world is full of great ideas and that’s a good thing. But you are one of the rare ones who gives life to your great ideas and implements them to grand and successful ends. You inspire.
So Grateful for your wisdom and precious friendship, Deb, Katharine and Bagel
Congratulations to the honorees and our partners at Liberty Hill Foundation!
you for your tireless work towards creating an L.A. that is rooted in justice for all.
Thank
Congratulations to Liberty Hill Foundation and this year’s honorees! The Halo Halo Boyz are proud to spin music at the 40th Annual Upton Sinclair Celebration halohaloboyz D a t a a n d A n a l y s i s t o P o w e r S o c i a l C h a n g e C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S 2 0 2 3 H O N O R E E S R o b e r t K . R o s s , M . D . Upton Sinclair Award W e s t o n M i l l i k e n Founders Award C h l o e & M a u d A r n o l d Creative Vision Award Y o u r l e a d e r s h i p f o r j u s t i c e i s t r a n s f o r m i n g L o s A n g e l e s ! S T A N D - L . A . C o a l i t i o n Wally Marks Changemaker Award
We would like to thank the following individuals and organizations for contributing their motion pictures and photography to this evening’s event: Basil Mironer/Greenpeace
Brogan De Paor and Julie M. Thompson
Capital and Main County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors
Julie Levy
Maya Sugarman/KPCC
Nalleli Cobo
Redeemer Community Partnership
STAND LA
The Center for Public Integrity
The Conversation
The Goldman Environmental Prize
The Los Angeles Times (Francine Orr) Wikimedia
