All Events

All Action Lab Events

Social housing discussion flyer with a sun rising inside a house illustration, titled “From Crisis to Horizon: Fighting for Social Housing.”
Crisis To Horizon - Fighting for Social Housing
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March 30, 2023

From Crisis to Horizon: Dive into the fight for social housing with panels on tenant defense, policy, and global strategies for change. A pivotal dialogue on democratic, inclusive housing solutions.

Flyer for an event on the Chilean student movement, featuring black-and-white protest photos and portraits of speakers.
Que Vivan Los Estudiantes: The Student Movement in Chile That Led To An Uprising
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March 3, 2023

Join a pivotal talk with Amanda Cea & Victor Chanfreau, 2019 Chilean protest leaders, on their fight for justice, education, and against neoliberalism.

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Hip-Hop vs. Neoliberalism ft. Chilean Student Organizers Victor Chanfreau & Amanda Cea
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March 2, 2023

March 2nd, 3 PM: Join "HipHop vs Neoliberalism" with Rebel Diaz, featuring Chilean uprising leaders reshaping history and challenging legacies of injustice.

Freedom Forward Film Series: Sementes
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February 7, 2023

Explore the intersection of film, justice, and activism with the Freedom Forward Film Series. Next up: 'SEMENTES: Mulheres Pretas no Poder,' a deep dive into Brazil's black women leading change post-Marielle Franco. A story of grief transformed into political action.

The Action Lab Celebrates! Annual EOY Concert at City Winery 2022
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December 13, 2022

Cap off the year with The Action Lab on Dec 13 at City Winery. Celebrate with Aloe Blacc, John Forte, DJ Reborn, RodStarz, and the inspiring Freedom Writers.

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Summer Academy on Law Organizing & Power Building
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August 17, 2022

Inviting NYC law students entering their second and third years to join our Summer Academy for an in-depth exploration of Law, Organizing, and Power Building.

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Action for Justice
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December 8, 2021

A two-day summit dedicated to dreaming up our new home and reimagining the work of art and justice.

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Frontera Project Performance
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October 5, 2021

An original bilingual theater piece

Stylized painting of a Black woman.
Summer and Fall Justice Corps
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September 5, 2021

New organizers working to build the tools and skills to help change the world!

Photo of a brass band marching outside a brick building as two children walk alongside them.
Juneteenth
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June 19, 2021

Marking the emancipation of those who had been enslaved in the United States.

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Harry Belafonte’s birthday at the Apollo
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March 1, 2020

On a star-studded evening at the Apollo Theater in Harlem, artists including Common, Doug E. Fresh, Sheila E., Macy Gray, and Talib Kweli celebrated the life and work of Harry Belafonte at a benefit concert for the Action Lab and the 115th Street New York Public Library.

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