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Graphic shows raised hands of different skin tones beneath the text “Solidarity Pledge.”
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January 17, 2025

Solidarity Pledge Launch

The Action Lab, Make the Road States, United We Dream and CASA are launching a Solidarity Pledge. 
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December 17, 2024

A Lively Drama About Art and Politics

Dennis Leroy Kangalee hosted Dying City: A Rogue Revue for Radicals at our retreat center in Ossining.
Three people laughing together at a table on the 2024 Annual Report cover
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December 13, 2024

2024 EOY Report Release

2024 was a major year at The Action Lab!
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December 11, 2024

Art of Purpose and Strategy School Final Retreat of 2024

The third and final session of our Art of Purpose and Strategy School for 2024 made for an eventful weekend.
Caribbean Climate Justice graphic with yellow text and dotted island outlines over a blue background
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November 28, 2024

Caribbean Climate Justice Learning Delegation

As part of the "Global Stitches" program, alongside our partner La Tejedora, The Action Lab expanded our learning delegations to the Caribbean...
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November 17, 2024

Liberation Music Concert

As part of The Action Lab’s November learning delegation to Barcelona, the Liberation Music concert brought together global artists to spotlight the fight for housing justice...
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November 12, 2024

Tenant Power Learning Delegation to Barcelona

In November 2024, The Action Lab, in partnership with Housing Justice For All, led a transformative learning delegation to Barcelona, Spain, bringing together over 60 tenants, organizers, and advocates...
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November 1, 2024

New Artist in Action Fellow: Morgan Bassichis!

We are delighted to welcome Morgan Bassichis as The Action Lab’s newest Artist in Action Fellow.
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November 1, 2024

New Artist in Action Fellow: Adilka Pimentel!

We are delighted to welcome Adilka Pimentel as The Action Lab’s newest Artist in Action Fellow.
Hip-Hop 4 Peace event poster with bold text and colorful illustrated figures on a gray background
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October 27, 2024

Hip Hop 4 Peace Los Angeles

On October 27, The Action Lab, in collaboration with our anchor partner Popular Democracy, helped lay down some great beats and raise consciousness with Hip Hop 4 Peace Los Angeles...
Rendering of a modern brick building at 688 Woodward Avenue with greenery on the façade
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October 25, 2024

The Action Lab’s New Home! A Celebration and Sneak Peek

On Friday, October 25, we hosted a convening of friends, allies, partners, and supporters for a sneak peek of our new space on the border of Ridgewood, Queens and Bushwick, Brooklyn.
Outdoor workshop with a facilitator speaking to a group seated at picnic tables
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October 11, 2024

Art of Purpose October Retreat

In early October, the Art of Purpose fellowship program hosted a three-day retreat for fellows at Stony Point Center.
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