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Four people seated outdoors in a tropical courtyard during a panel discussion, one speaking into a microphone.

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.

The Border Is a Story | Participant Reflections

The Border Is a Story | Participant Reflections

December 23, 2025

Alex Rivera and Raúl reflect on The Border Is a Story.

Close-up of Lemon Andersen speaking during a Belafonte Fellowship interview.

Lemon Andersen | Belafonte Fellowship Interviews

December 23, 2025

Lemon Andersen discusses his creative process, advice for artists and Harry Belafonte’s influence.

Indigenous person wearing a large feathered headdress and bold face paint

COP30 - Belem, Brasil

December 18, 2025

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

Jesus Gonzales speaking into a microphone while holding up a phone in a dimly lit indoor space.

Holiday Benefit & Mixer

December 10, 2025

On December 10th, we held a joyful Holiday Benefit & Mixer at El Santo in Brooklyn, which introduced the Evergreen Initiative, launching at The Action Lab in early 2026!

Performer in white suit singing with mic pulled close to face and band in the background.

Sunnyside Salsa Anniversary Party

November 22, 2025

Highlights from a year of Sunnyside Salsas, including the anniversary party 🎉 in November 2025!

Smif N Wessun performing onstage with overlaid text reading “Fall of Freedom.”

SMIF N WESSUN for Fall of Freedom

November 21, 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.

Performers from the International Indigenous Hip Hop Festival posing under scaffolding with a street sign for "Hip Hop Avenue"

Powerful New Music Video from International Indigenous Hip Hop Festival Performers

November 20, 2025

Shot in the Bronx bodega made famous by Bad Bunny, check out this new video from our lead performers at the International Indigenous Hip Hop Festival.

Four people seated in a semi circle conversing on a panel.

Empire City Live Full Panel

November 2, 2025

A full recording of our Empire City Live panel event, which brought together powerful voices together to unpack the roots of policing and imagine what real safety could look like.

Performer Melle Mel with mic pointing at audience from the stage.

Melle Mel Performs at the International Indigenous Hip Hop Festival

October 11, 2025

Melle Mel performing the greatest hip-hop song of all time at the International Indigenous Hip-Hop Festival.

Participant at the International Indigenous Hip-Hop Festival grounding ceremony

International Indigenous Hip-Hop Festival 2025 | Ceremony and Workshops

October 8, 2025

Grounding ceremony, workshops and honoring the elders at the International Indigenous Hip-Hop Festival.

Retro-style logo reading “The Action Lab Sparking Change” on a dark blue background

Who We Are

August 18, 2025

In this video, produced for our concert announcing Common as our 2025 Belafonte Fellow, we explore The Action Lab's history, mission, and vision for the future of movement and culture.

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