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July 31, 2023

Liberation Summer: Gran OM Revolutionary Propaganda Exhibition ft. Audry Funk, King Capo, Rod Starz of Rebel Diaz

The Gran OM Propaganda Exhibition turned out to be a captivating visual experience...
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July 24, 2023

Liberation Summer: From Wallmapu to the South Bronx ft. MC Millaray, Danger AK, Fatima Rivera, and DJ Illanoiz, hosted by Rod Starz

Our evening with MC Millaray, Fatima Rivera, and DJ Illanoiz, hosted by Rod Starz, was a deep dive into Latin American hip-hop...
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July 20, 2023

Liberation Summer: Breakin' Class ft. Kid Break & BBoy Pollo

Our breakin' class with B-Boy Pollo and Kid Break was a hit...
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Large group poses together in a gallery filled with brightly colored political posters.
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July 19, 2023

Liberation Summer: Hip-Hop vs. Neoliberalism ft. The Point CDC + SYEP Youth

The REBEL Workshop on Hip-Hop vs...
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Families paint at a long table surrounded by vibrant posters and flags.
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July 15, 2023

Liberation Summer: Open Art Studio Ft. Lope de Nava & Fabio Puentes

Our Open Art Studio event was a showcase of creativity and rhythm...
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Large crowd listens to speakers in a gallery filled with political posters.
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July 8, 2023

Liberation Summer: BronxArtSpace Opening Ft. Rah Digga & Ana Tijoux

Our Liberation Summer program launched in the South Bronx with an electrifying celebration of Hip-Hop's 50-year legacy...
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Three people gather on a porch as two play percussion and guitar.
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July 1, 2023

Freedom Writers Workshop ft. Ana Tijoux

Ana Tijoux's two-day jam session in Upstate New York celebrated improvised collaboration and creativity...
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Cheering crowd celebrates at a lively nighttime event.
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June 27, 2023

Liberation Summer: Del Sur 'Pal Caribe! La Tejedora Launch in Puerto Rico

After a successful launch of Liberation Summer in New York City, The Action Lab headed to Puerto Rico to introduce its newest initiative: La Tejedora with the vibrant street festival "Del Sur P'al Caribe"...
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June 24, 2023

Liberation Summer: Time for Some Action! Kick-off Concert Recap

Launching Liberation Summer 2023 at Manhattan's iconic SOBs, The Action Lab commemorated two pivotal 50-year anniversaries: Hip-Hop's cultural revolution from the streets of New York City and the military coup in Chile...
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New York Times Magazine cover shows a large Vienna housing complex surrounded by greenery.
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May 27, 2023

Social Housing & Our Learning Delegation in the News

Since our start, The Action Lab has been involved in supporting organizations doing critical work building power among tenants, fighting eviction, and imagining a world of new housing possibilities...
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Promotional graphic for the Law and Organizing Academy with a blue-toned protest image.
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May 26, 2023

Law & Organizing Academy

As part of The Action Lab’s deep and ongoing work to nurture the next generation of innovative movement lawyers, we were excited to host our second annual Law and Organizing Academy...
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Panelists speak before an audience as a remote participant appears on a large screen.
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April 8, 2023

First Annual Convening on Law & Power Building

Our Convening on Law & Power Building brought together a dynamic group of academics, lawyers, and organizers deeply invested in progressive social change...
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