Conversations From The Frontlines: Real Talk, Real Change

Environmental justice champions Michele Prichard, Ashely Hernandez (Communities for a Better Environment), and Nalleli Cobo (Goldman Prize Winner) join us for an in-depth conversation on the past, present, and future of the environmental justice movement in L.A.

Turning progressive activism into electoral power with L.A. City Councilmember Nithya Raman and Ground Game LA Executive Director Bill Przylucki.

Frontline stories about movement solidarity and the inside-outside perspective of L.A. politics with L.A. City Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez and Executive Director of La Defensa Ivette Ale-Ferlito.

L.A. City Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez and SEIU Local 2015 Political Director Jared Rivera join the conversation around the landscape of the labor movement in L.A.

Catch part two of this engaging conversation as Executive Director of Social Justice Learning Institute, Derek Steele shares insight on the social justice ecosystem of Los Angeles.

Two-part episode exploring multiracial solidarity in Los Angeles and the state-wide work being done around reparations with California Assembly-member Isaac Bryan.

Recorded Live from the SoCal Grantmakers 2023 Policy Conference, this episode explores the intersection of race and politics with New York Bestselling Author, Steve Phillips.

In this bonus episode of “Conversation From the Frontlines,” Mayor Karen Bass joins the Liberty Hill community on the eve of her inauguration to discuss her plans to address pressing issues facing the City of L.A. Tune in as Mayor Bass shares her vision for how to tackle youth incarceration, environmental justice, and housing the unhoused, as well as her top priorities for her first 100 days in office. 

Conversations From the Frontlines: Real Talk, Real Change is back with a special Season One Bonus Episode on the fight for reproductive justice—Defending the Future: America Post-Roe. Join Liberty Hill President/CEO Shane Murphy Goldsmith and her guests Janette Robinson Flint, Executive Director of Black Women for Wellness, and Laura Jimenez, Executive Director of CA Latinas for Reproductive Justice, as they tackle the future of the fight for bodily autonomy and the intersections of the movements for reproductive and housing justice. Janette Robinson Flint (Executive Director of Black Women for Wellness)In this joint episode, Shane and Jan discuss the life and death stakes that exist in the face of the Dobbs decision and the critical nature of the fight for bodily autonomy.  Laura Jimenez (Executive Director of CA Latinas for Reproductive Justice)In this segment, Shane and Laura discuss the future of reproductive justice and how the movement for housing justice intersects and supports the fight for reproductive rights.  Join us for a live Listening Party: Monday, October 24, 2022 from 4 to 5pm PSThttps://www.facebook.com/libertyhill/

Our new podcast, “Conversations From The Frontlines: Real Talk, Real Change with Shane Murphy Goldsmith” brings you the fearless conversations about social justice that you’ve been waiting for. Whether you’re an organizer, donor, or a concerned resident looking to get involved, we’re here to help you have real conversations about topics like race, community safety, and justice with empathy and humor.The Honorable Peter P. Espinoza, a retired judge for the Superior Court of Los Angeles County in California joins Shane for Episode Four to discuss the future of youth justice and community safety in LA County.

Conversations From The Frontlines: Real Talk, Real Change brings you the fearless conversations about social justice that you’ve been waiting for. Join Liberty Hill President/CEO Shane Murphy Goldsmith as she interviews leaders on the frontlines fighting for change. This episode features Miguel Dominguez, Director of Education at Community Coalition.Listen in as Shane and Miguel discuss the future of youth justice and what it would take to build a more just community safety ecosystem. Hear Miguel reflect on how his experiences growing up in South LA and attending UCLA influenced his work organizing South LA youth to advocate for their neighborhoods.

Liberty Hill’s new podcast Conversations From The Frontlines: Real Talk, Real Change with Shane Murphy Goldsmith brings you to the frontlines to hear directly from the people fighting for change. Lorri Jean, executive director of the Los Angeles LGBTQ joins Shane to discuss the evolution of the LGBTQ justice moment.Lorri L. Jean has been an activist on LGBT issues since 1979 and is nationally recognized as one of the most seasoned and effective leaders in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) civil rights movement. In 2006, Los Angeles Magazine named her as one of the 100 most influential people in Los Angeles, and in 2014 it named her one of the ten most inspiring women in Los Angeles. Jean currently serves as CEO of the Los Angeles LGBT Center, the world's largest provider of programs and services for LGBT people.Lorri and Shane dive deep into what makes effective leadership the power of language and the fight for LGBTQ rights. You don’t want to miss this conversation. Listen to Episode Three

Conversations From The Frontlines: Real Talk, Real Change with Shane Murphy Goldsmith is back with another dose of the insight and information you need to stay informed about the fight for social justice. In this episode, Yuè Begay, Co-Chair of Indigenous Pride LA joins Shane to discuss intersectionality in LGBTQ social movements.Yuè shares how her experiences as a Navajo transgender woman influence her perspective as an artist and public health professional. Join Shane and Yuè for a bold conversation about reparations and campaigns to return stolen land back to Indigenous people in Episode three. https://www.yuebegay.com

Liberty Hill President/CEO Shane Murphy Goldsmith and Dr. D’Artagnan Scorza, Executive Director of Racial Equity for Los Angeles County discuss institutional racism and its impact on community safety. Dr. Scorza leads the Anti Racism division and is working to eliminate systemic barriers that have made sure that large portions of the Black community, and other communities of color, live within the confines of concentrated disadvantage depriving communities of the opportunity to achieve self-determination and the opportunity to thrive. 

Liberty Hill President/CEO Shane Murphy Goldsmith and Dr. David Turner (@dr_kunta23) discuss the future of youth justice in Los Angeles, and the ways David is fighting for black and brown communities as both an educator and organizer. Also, David shares his love for tacos and basketball, discusses abolition as the future of public safety, and tells us why Kendrick Lamar's “Alright” holds a special place in his heart.

Dr. David Turner grew up in Inglewood California and earned his Ph.D. in the Social and Cultural Studies in Education program at UC Berkeley, where his research focused on youth-based social movements, political identity, and resistance to the prison regime. David supports the movement for Black lives as a political education and research specialist, helping organizations with teach-ins, curriculum, and community engagement. David is currently a Chancellor's Postdoctoral Fellow at the Ralph J. Bunche Center for African American Studies at UCLA, under the guidance of Dr. Kelly Lytle Hernandez. 

Meet your host and get a quick take on what this new podcast is all about. Follow now, so you don't miss the first episode.Liberty Hill’s new podcast—“Conversations From The Frontlines: Real Talk, Real Change with Shane Murphy Goldsmith” serves you the insight and commentary you need to be a better ally and activist. Join us on the frontlines for the fearless conversations about social justice that you've been waiting for.  Liberty Hill is giving you a front row seat and a bird’s eye view of the social justice battles shaping Los Angeles. This podcast makes all of us part of the conversation — because we're all part of the story. Join Liberty Hill President and CEO, Shane Murphy Goldsmith as she chats with insiders and outsiders fighting to create a more just society. https://www.libertyhill.org