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Audience and speakers during a screening and conversation event for The Infiltrators, featuring discussion on immigration and organizing.

The Infiltrators — Screening and Conversation with Alex Rivera

April 9, 2026

A screening of The Infiltrators was followed by a conversation with Alex Rivera, Alina Das, and Claudio Rojas on immigration, detention, and storytelling as a tool for justice.

Childcare providers, parents, and advocates rallying outside a government office demanding fair wages and increased funding for childcare in New York.

Providers Organized for Power | Rally at Kathy Hochul’s Office

April 6, 2026

Providers Organized for Power rallied outside Governor Hochul’s office demanding $500 million in wage support, an end to childcare waitlists, and increased investment in the workforce.

Illustration highlighting low wages for childcare providers, representing advocacy efforts calling for increased funding and fair pay in New York.

Providers Organized for Power | Rally at Carl Heastie’s Office

April 2, 2026

Childcare providers rallied to demand fair wages and support a proposed $500 million fund, highlighting the urgent need to invest in the workforce that makes all work possible.

Community members dancing and gathering at SALSACTIVISM event in Astoria featuring live music, DJ sets, and speakers.

SALSACTIVISM Returns to Astoria

April 1, 2026

SALSACTIVISM returned to Astoria, bringing together music, culture, and organizing through live performances, DJ sets, and community voices grounded in collective power.

Protesters gathered in Manhattan during the No Kings March, demonstrating collective resistance and community power in New York City.

No Kings March Mobilizes in Manhattan, NYC

March 28, 2026

Community members mobilized in Manhattan for the No Kings March, taking to the streets in a collective stand against rising inequality, injustice, and authoritarianism.

Community members dancing salsa and gathering for SALSACTIVISM at Sanger Hall, featuring live music, DJ sets, poetry, and activist speakers.

SALSACTIVISM Recap — Sanger Hall

March 18, 2026

SALSACTIVISM brought together community, culture, and organizing at Sanger Hall, blending music, poetry, and political education into a powerful night of connection and collective energy.

Childcare advocates and families rallying in Albany holding signs calling for universal child care and economic justice.

Empire State Campaign for Child Care | Advocacy Day — Albany, New York

February 13, 2026

The Action Lab joined partners in Albany for an Advocacy Day and the #TaxTheRich rally, standing alongside families and organizers to demand universal child care and greater investment in working communities.

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Rios do Cuidado | Encontro Comunitário - Belém, Pará

January 8, 2026

Rivers of Care was a community gathering held in Belém, Pará, that brought together Indigenous leaders, environmental defenders, cultural workers, community communicators, and organizers from across the Americas.

SMIF N WESSUN for Fall of Freedom

SMIF N WESSUN for Fall of Freedom

December 23, 2025

Big Brooklyn in the house. SMIF N WESSUN at the National Sawdust for Fall of Freedom on stage doing what they’ve always done best — raw, timeless hip-hop.

Indigenous person of the COP30

COP30 - Belem, Brasil

December 18, 2025

This year’s COP30 Summit was a clear call to take action on the climate emergency.

Rapper Drezus with a fist held up high on a pitch black background.

Electrifying New Music Video from IIHHF Headliner Drezus

November 24, 2025

A new music video from Drezus, one of the headlining acts from our International Indigenous Hip Hop Festival.

Behind the scenes photos of four staff and performers of International Indigenous Hip Hop Festival lined up against a white brick wall.

Outtakes and Behind the Scenes Footage from Drezus Recording

November 23, 2025

Take a look at some outtakes and behind-the-scenes footage of International Indigenous Hip Hop Festival performer Drezus recording a new song.

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