Updates
The Latest from The Action Lab
Take a Breath: November 2026 Residency Applications
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September 28, 2026
Apply by October 16 for a free, self-guided residency at Bailey Farms from November 14–19.
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All News and Updates
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September 28, 2026
Welcoming Alliance for Quality Education as an Anchor Partner
AQE organizes parents and communities across New York for equitable education and universal child care.
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September 28, 2026
Welcoming Union’s Buddhist Studies Program as an Anchor Partner
The partnership connects Buddhist scholarship, spiritual care and social justice with movement learning.
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September 28, 2026
Welcoming Sixth Street Community Center as an Anchor Partner
The Lower East Side community center supports education, wellness and food justice.
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September 23, 2026
Dasic Fernández Mural at CUFFH
A new mural by Dasic Fernández was unveiled at Churches United for Fair Housing’s Brooklyn headquarters.
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September 15, 2026
Turkey Learning Delegation: Strategies for Resistance
Thirty labor leaders, organizers and communications strategists gathered in Istanbul to learn from Turkish movements organizing under authoritarianism.
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August 28, 2026
Caridad de La Luz “La Bruja” Named 2026 Belafonte Fellow
The Action Lab announced the Bronx-born poet, performer and educator as its 2026 Belafonte Fellow.
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August 28, 2026
Common at BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn!: Honoring Harry Belafonte
More than 6,000 people gathered at Prospect Park for Common, Ana Tijoux and Adi Oasis, with Lemon Andersen as MC.
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August 21, 2026
Youth Organizing Institute: The Next Generation of Organizers
Thirty-three young people from seven partner organizations completed a week of political education, organizing training and campaign development.
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August 4, 2026
Welcoming Flatbush Tenant Coalition as an Anchor Partner
The member-led coalition builds tenant power in Flatbush, East Flatbush and South Crown Heights.
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August 4, 2026
Strengthening Our Anchor Partners Through Long-Term Accompaniment
The Anchor Partner Accompaniment Program provides long-term coaching, training, and strategic support to strengthen community organizations, develop leaders, and build lasting movement power across New York City.
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August 4, 2026
Urban Youth Collaborative Joins The Action Lab
Urban Youth Collaborative joins The Action Lab, launching a new chapter of youth organizing, political education, and leadership development across New York City.
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July 29, 2026
The Action Lab’s Small Business United Releases Empty Storefronts, High Rents
Small Business United’s new report examines how high commercial rents and real estate speculation drive storefront vacancies—and proposes policy solutions to protect independent businesses across New York City.
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