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Dead Prez performing on stage
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June 3, 2024

Hip-Hop 4 Peace: Recap + Poetry

What a beautiful night...
Collage of group music rehearsal, outdoor group photo, lakeside view, and hikers in a rocky landscape
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June 2, 2024

Take a Breath Fellowships - Second Cohort Complete!

The Action Lab welcomed our second cohort of Take A Breath Fellows at Borden Estate from June 2-7...
Law students sitting on porch steps eating lunch and having a conversation.
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May 28, 2024

Law and Organizing Academy 2024

This week we wrapped up our 2024 Law and Organizing Academy at Borden Estate where law students explored crucial frameworks on labor power, housing justice, abolition movements, and international solidarity organizing...
Building Our Future: Grassroots reflections on Social Housing report cover
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May 22, 2024

Building Our Future: Grassroots Reflections on Social Housing

We’re thrilled to announce the release of our new report, "Building Our Future: Grassroots Reflections on Social Housing," a comprehensive look at the urgent need for transformative housing solutions driven by communities and for communities – solutions which prioritize those most impacted and most in need...
Law and Organizing Academy Flyer
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May 20, 2024

Law and Organizing Academy 2024

The 2024 Law & Organizing Academy (LOA) kicked off today! LOA is a joint project of The Action Lab, the Law and Political Economy (LPE) Project’s Law and Organizing Initiative, and the Initiative for Community Power at NYU School of Law...
Anthony Ramos laughing with his family after receiving an honor at Bushwick Campus.
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May 16, 2024

Anthony Ramos Homecoming

It was an inspiring afternoon at Bushwick Campus yesterday as Anthony Ramos returned to his roots and, along with Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, announced a $40,000 grant for after-school theater education! Buzzing with excitement, students celebrated the proclamation of May 15 as 'Anthony Ramos Day,' celebrating his arts advocacy...
Headshot of new hire, Yaritza Mendez.
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May 7, 2024

Welcoming The Action Lab’s new Senior Organizer Yaritza Mendez

The Action Lab is excited to welcome the newest member of our team, Senior Organizer Yaritza Mendez...
Group of people sitting around a table discussion immigration issues at a national convening.
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May 3, 2024

Thriving Together National Convening

Last week, we hosted our Thriving Together Convening, in collaboration with Local Progress, Make the Road NY, the Initiative for Community Power at NYU Law, and the Immigration Justice Clinic at Cardozo Law...
Group of people sitting around a table laughing.
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April 17, 2024

Art of Purpose and Strategy School Launched!

On April 17th, The Action Lab launched both the The Art of Purpose and Strategy School, two brand new fellowship cohorts for organizers, in a powerful three-day retreat at our center in Ossining, NY...
Audience seated in a large conference room listening to an evening presentation
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March 8, 2024

In Conversation with Vincent Bevins + Steve Kest, moderated by Anjali Kamat

Thanks to all who attended the "IF WE BURN" event this past Wednesday...
Promotional graphic reads “Take a Breath” over a tree-lined path with program dates.
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February 22, 2024

Take A Breath Residency at The Action Lab: Applications Open!

The Take a Breath Residency (TAB) is a project of the The Gathering Strength Initiative at The Action Lab (TAL)...
Graphic with bold text reading “The Art of Purpose + Strategy School, Cohorts 2024.”
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February 13, 2024

Calling all Organizers! Announcing Two New Cohorts!

This April The Action Lab is launching two cohorts for organizers, strategists, and movement leaders...
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