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Who We Are
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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Rios do Cuidado | Encontro Comunitário - Belém, Pará
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
Alex Rivera and Raúl reflect on The Border Is a Story.
Lemon Andersen | Belafonte Fellowship Interviews
Lemon Andersen discusses his creative process, advice for artists and Harry Belafonte’s influence.

COP30 - Belem, Brasil
This year’s COP30 Summit was a clear call to take action on the climate emergency.
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Holiday Benefit & Mixer
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!
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Sunnyside Salsa Anniversary Party
Highlights from a year of Sunnyside Salsas, including the anniversary party 🎉 in November 2025!

SMIF N WESSUN for Fall of Freedom
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.
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Powerful New Music Video from International Indigenous Hip Hop Festival Performers
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.
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Empire City Live Full Panel
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.
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Melle Mel Performs at the International Indigenous Hip Hop Festival
Melle Mel performing the greatest hip-hop song of all time at the International Indigenous Hip-Hop Festival.

International Indigenous Hip-Hop Festival 2025 | Ceremony and Workshops
Grounding ceremony, workshops and honoring the elders at the International Indigenous Hip-Hop Festival.
Who We Are
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.
