Preserving progressive, multicultural voices of Los Angeles area activists, and philanthropists.

Preserving progressive, multicultural voices of Los Angeles area activists and philanthropists.

FEATURED LIBERTY HILL UPTON SINCLAIR AWARD DINNER SPEECHES

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“The English Queen Mary, who failed to hold the French port of Calais, said that when she died, the word ‘Calais’ would be found written on her heart. I don’t know whether anyone will care to examine my heart, but if they do they will find two words there - ‘Social Justice.’ For that is what I have believed in and fought for during my eighty-four years.”

- Upton Sinclair

Liberty Hill Speeches Library

Each year, Liberty Hill presents the Upton Sinclair Award to a person of unwavering idealism and vision, whose work illustrates an abiding commitment to social justice and equality. A person like Sinclair, whose lifelong crusade for equality and justice inspires us even today.

In addition, Liberty Hill presents its Founders Award to individuals who embody the spirit of change, not charity, with the belief that real progress happens in communities.

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Howard Zinn

LIBERTY HILL UPTON SINCLAIR AWARD
Recipient For 1999

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David Simon and Edward Burns

David Simon and Edward Burns

LIBERTY HILL UPTON SINCLAIR AWARD
Recipient For 2008

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Margarita Ramirez

Margarita Ramirez

LIBERTY HILL WALLY MARKS CHANGE MAKER AWARD
Recipient For 2011

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Geri Silva and Gail Blackwell

Geri Silva and Gail Blackwell

LIBERTY HILL CHANGE MAKER AWARD
Recipients For 2005

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Robert Greenwald

Robert Greenwald

LIBERTY HILL UPTON SINCLAIR AWARD
Recipient For 2005

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Sarah Pillsbury

Sarah Pillsbury

LIBERTY HILL UPTON SINCLAIR AWARD
Recipient For 2006

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Haskell Wexler

LIBERTY HILL UPTON SINCLAIR AWARD
Recipient For 1994

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Eric Schlosser

LIBERTY HILL UPTON SINCLAIR AWARD
Recipient For 2007

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Paula and Barry Litt

Paula and Barry Litt

LIBERTY HILL FOUNDERS AWARD
Recipients for 2007

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Congressman John Lewis

Congressman John Lewis

LIBERTY HILL UPTON SINCLAIR AWARD
Recipient For 2018

Rep. John Lewis was elected to Congress in 1986 representing Georgia's 5th District. He is a member of the House Ways and Means Committee and is the ranking Democrat on its Subcommittee on Oversight. Rep. Lewis is senior chief deputy Democratic Whip and is often referred to as the "conscience" of the United States Congress.

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Torie Osborn

LIBERTY HILL FOUNDERS AWARD
Recipient for 2019

Torie Osborn is known nationally for her four decades at the leading edge of major fights for social justice, including during the AIDS crisis, and within movements for LGBTQ rights and economic justice. In her current role as top policy advisor to L.A. County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl, she works on issues such as raising the minimum wage, expanding rights for immigrants, launching initiatives for women and girls, and reforming the criminal justice and foster care systems.

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Gary Stewart

LIBERTY HILL FOUNDERS AWARD
Recipient For 2011

Gary dedicated nearly 30 years of his life to supporting Liberty Hill’s mission to help realize equality and justice for residents of Los Angeles. He sat on our board and served as a donor activist, always showing up and asking, “How can I help?”

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Michele Prichard

Michele Prichard

LIBERTY HILL FOUNDERS AWARD
Recipient For 2015

Michele Prichard is Director of the Common Agenda program which guides collaborative efforts to change public policy through cutting edge research, alliance-building and community organizing, including current efforts to establish Green Zones in toxic hotspot communities.

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