In collaboration with our anchor partner Cultura Pa’lante, on February 21, we hosted the first SALSACTIVISM of 2026 at Sanger Hall in Sunnyside, Queens. It was a lively evening of community building, poetry, Salsa, and great energy. Check out the photos from the festivities below.
In collaboration with Cultura Pa’lante, The Action Lab hosted the first SALSACTIVISM gathering of 2026 in Sunnyside, Queens—an evening of poetry, salsa, and vibrant community building.
More Images
No items found.
More From This Initiative
No items found.
More Highlights
Report
Update
Video
Press
July 1, 2026
Law and Organizing Academy Builds the Next Generation of Movement Lawyers
Law and Organizing Academy Builds the Next Generation of Movement Lawyers
The Action Lab's Law and Organizing Academy equips emerging law students with the tools, relationships, and movement-centered perspective needed to support community organizing and advance racial and economic justice.
Report
Update
Video
Press
July 1, 2026
Providers Organized for Power Mobilizes for Child Care Access and Fair Pay
Providers Organized for Power Mobilizes for Child Care Access and Fair Pay
Providers Organized for Power united child care providers, families, advocates, and elected officials this spring to advance affordable child care, fair wages, and stronger public investment across New York City.
Report
Update
Video
Press
July 1, 2026
Small Business United Announces Its Founding Steering Committee
Small Business United Announces Its Founding Steering Committee
Small Business United introduces its founding Steering Committee, bringing together trusted small business leaders to advance the campaign for Small Business Rent Stabilization across New York City.
Report
Update
Video
Press
June 24, 2026
Op-Ed | Building a city that values home-based providers
Op-Ed | Building a city that values home-based providers
Years ago, New York City took its first steps toward expanding public child care with the creation of Pre-K and 3-K. Those investments changed lives. But as the city expanded access, too many family child care providers — the home-based educators who have long anchored their communities — were left behind.
Report
Update
Video
Press
June 18, 2026
Providers Organized for Power | Child Care Workers Demand Investment and Fair Wages
Providers Organized for Power | Child Care Workers Demand Investment and Fair Wages
At Child Care Isn’t A Walk In The Park, NYC Council Member Sandy Nurse highlighted the urgent need to invest in child care providers and expand affordable child care access for families.
Report
Update
Video
Press
June 17, 2026
Liberation Summer | June, July, August 2026
Liberation Summer | June, July, August 2026
Through performances, workshops, and community gatherings across New York City, Liberation Summer 2026 brings people together through music, storytelling, art, and collective resistance.
Join The Action Lab
Be part of the movement. Join The Action Lab’s network of artists, organizers, and community leaders working to create lasting change. Sign up to get updates, event invitations, and opportunities to take action.
