The screening of "Primera" at The Action Lab captivated the audience with its gripping portrayal of the 2019 uprising in Chile, a pivotal moment in the country's fight for democracy and justice. Filmmaker Vee Bravo, alongside human rights lawyer Male Santana, guided viewers through the passionate streets of Chile, where citizens rallied against inequality and demanded the rewriting of the Pinochet-era constitution—a lasting legacy of the dictatorship. This film not only highlighted a critical chapter in Chilean history but also resonated with global struggles for rights and representation. The post-screening discussion further connected the dots between the Chilean movement and broader social justice efforts, emphasizing the power of collective action in challenging the remnants of oppressive systems.
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The Action Lab and Hands Off NYC Concert
On November 21st, as part of the Fall of Freedom, The Action Lab teamed up with Hands Off NYC to organize a concert in defiance of authoritarianism and unlawful federal attacks on New Yorkers!
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SALSACTIVISM
To celebrate the one year anniversary of Sunnyside Salsa events, on November 22, we hosted an evening of mambo y gozadera at Alewife Brewing
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Rally for Universal Child Care
On Thursday, November 20, the Empire State Campaign for Child Care, a partner of The Action Lab, held a press conference and rally on the steps of City Hall to release key recommendations for making Universal Child Care a reality in New York State.
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Rivers of Care at the COP in Brazil
In partnership with indigenous leaders and organizers, and allies from the labor movement, The Action Lab traveled to the Cop 30 in Belém, Brazil.
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Making NYC Affordable: Housing
This October we worked with our partners at the Law and Political Economy Project NYC to organize the first session of a new series about what it means to make NYC affordable.
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