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Illustrated flyer for “Hip-Hop 4 Peace” featuring colorful artwork of musicians and global solidarity themes.
Hip Hop 4 Peace
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June 2, 2024

In partnership with the Center for Popular Democracy and other co-sponsors, join us for a free show of solidarity for a permanent ceasefire, and an end to civilian death in Palestine, DR Congo, and Sudan.

Event poster with a photo of the actor Anthony Ramos and an image of a building.
Anthony Ramos Homecoming
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May 15, 2024

Join us at Bushwick Campus for a special event with Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso and actor-singer Anthony Ramos. Enjoy dance, spoken word, and a panel on social justice and the arts. An inspiring day for local students. RSVP here!

Flyer for a Night School session on “Law and Marxism,” with text and abstract shapes.
LPE Night School: Law & Marxism
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April 4, 2024

Join us on April 4th for a thought-provoking session on Law and Marxism at the New School for Social Research. Explore the intricate relationship between law, Marxism, and societal transformation with experts Rafael Khachaturian and Igor Shoikhedbrod. Register by noon to attend.

Flyer for a panel on the past, present, and future of student debt organizing, with an illustration of chained dollar bills.
Past, Present & Future of Student Debt Organizing
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March 14, 2024

Join us on March 14 with The Debt Collective, LPE NYC, and others to tackle debt abolition through law and action.

Event flyer with a protest scene and silhouettes promoting “If We Burn” with Vincent Bevins on March 6.
In Conversation with Vincent Bevins + Analilia Mejia, moderated by Anjali Kamat
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March 6, 2024

Join The Action Lab, LPE NYC, and ICP for a Book Talk with Vincent Bevins on "IF WE BURN," examining global protests' failure to create equity, featuring Analilia Mejia of CPD and moderated by Anjali Kamat. Explore activism's impact and strategies for change.

Flyer for a Night School session on “The Law and Political Economy of the Courts,” with text and abstract shapes.
LPE Night School - The Courts
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February 8, 2024

Join Thursday's LPE Night School for a critical look at NY courts' role in our economy with experts Peter Martin, Tarek Z. Ismail, and Jocelyn Simonson, moderated by Noah Rosenblum.

Three performers onstage at The Action Lab event, with a guitarist, seated musician, and speaker at microphones.
Annual EOY Concert at City Winery 2023
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December 8, 2023

Much like our Belafonte Fellowship program, our annual anniversary concert has become a celebration of Mr. Belafonte and the power of the arts and culture in social justice organizing and community. Our hosts and partners at New York City’s City Winery have been our hosts for the event for both of the past two years, the stage there playing home for the evening not only to our Belafonte Fellows Aloe Blacc and Ana Tijoux, but also FELA aKUsTIc, John Forte, and DJ Madame Vacile. These programs have become nights to remember and an event that moves us all to deeper fellowship, action, and power.

Film festival flyer with a raised fist made of film strips, announcing the “Fist-Up Film Festival” NYC pop-up from April 17–19, 2025.
Freedom Forward Film Series: The Five Demands
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November 30, 2023

Freedom Forward Film Series returns with 'The Five Demands' – a deep dive into the 1969 CCNY strike. Screening and discussion on Nov 30 at CUNY's New Plaza Cinema.

Flyer for a panel on sovereign debt and immigration with headshots of the speakers.
Sovereign Debt and Immigration: How Wall St. Fuels the Migrant Crisis and How New York Can Take Action
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November 9, 2023

Discover how Wall Street impacts immigration and ways NY can respond at our panel with key community leaders on Nov 9. Join the conversation.

Flyer for the “Freedom Forward” film series listing three November 2022 screenings and featured filmmakers.
Freedom Forward Film series starts this November
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October 23, 2023

Freedom Forward showcases films on social justice themes, offering a space for reflection and inspiration towards a just world. Free public screenings with filmmaker talks foster political education, action, and solidarity. Sponsored by The Action Lab, The Initiative for Community Power at NYU Law, and Make the Road NY.

Flyer promoting a Liberation Summer graffiti lettering class with Kaylove BX, featuring a small portrait of the instructor.
Liberation Summer: Graffiti Lettering ft. Kaylove BX
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August 21, 2023

Graffiti Lettering Workshop with Kaylove BX: Learn the art and expression of graffiti in Hip-Hop culture. All levels welcome.

Hip-hop event flyer with artist portraits for “Hip Hop 50: De Abya Yala a Brooklyn,” listing performers and an August 10 event at Starr Bar.
Hip-Hop 50: De Abya Yala a Brooklyn, 50 Años de Resistencia ft. Lalo Meneses, Rebel Diaz, MC Millaray, DJ Atenea, Fatima Rivera, Audry Funk, Jimmy Fernandez, King Capo
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August 10, 2023

50 years of Hip-Hop: A night of resistance and legacy from Latin America to Brooklyn with a stellar lineup. Join the celebration.

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