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The Action Lab’s Evergreen Initiative: Newest Artists in Action Fellows
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May 11, 2026
Two new Artists in Action Fellows join the Evergreen Initiative, bringing podcast storytelling and visual art into campaigns for justice and community power.
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August 10, 2023
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
Happy Birthday Hip-Hop! The "De Abya Yala a Brooklyn, 50 Años de Resistencia" event was a monumental celebration of Hip-Hop's 50-year legacy, marked by the presence of legendary pioneers from the Chilean hip-hop scene: Lalo Meneses, and Jimmy Fernandez, accompanied by Rebel Diaz, MC Millaray, DJ Atenea, Fatima Rivera, Audry Funk, and King Capo...
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August 7, 2023
Liberation Summer: De la Nueva Canción al Hip-Hop ft. A Desalambrar, Lalo Meneses, Los del Sur, Division X, DJ Atenea + Conversatorio with Popmaster Fabel + Lalo Meneses
De la Nueva Canción al Hip-Hop was an enlightening evening that bridged musical eras and styles...
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July 31, 2023
Liberation Summer: Gran OM Revolutionary Propaganda Exhibition ft. Audry Funk, King Capo, Rod Starz of Rebel Diaz
The Gran OM Propaganda Exhibition turned out to be a captivating visual experience...
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July 24, 2023
Liberation Summer: From Wallmapu to the South Bronx ft. MC Millaray, Danger AK, Fatima Rivera, and DJ Illanoiz, hosted by Rod Starz
Our evening with MC Millaray, Fatima Rivera, and DJ Illanoiz, hosted by Rod Starz, was a deep dive into Latin American hip-hop...
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July 20, 2023
Liberation Summer: Breakin' Class ft. Kid Break & BBoy Pollo
Our breakin' class with B-Boy Pollo and Kid Break was a hit...
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July 19, 2023
Liberation Summer: Hip-Hop vs. Neoliberalism ft. The Point CDC + SYEP Youth
The REBEL Workshop on Hip-Hop vs...
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July 15, 2023
Liberation Summer: Open Art Studio Ft. Lope de Nava & Fabio Puentes
Our Open Art Studio event was a showcase of creativity and rhythm...
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July 8, 2023
Liberation Summer: BronxArtSpace Opening Ft. Rah Digga & Ana Tijoux
Our Liberation Summer program launched in the South Bronx with an electrifying celebration of Hip-Hop's 50-year legacy...
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July 1, 2023
Freedom Writers Workshop ft. Ana Tijoux
Ana Tijoux's two-day jam session in Upstate New York celebrated improvised collaboration and creativity...
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June 27, 2023
Liberation Summer: Del Sur 'Pal Caribe! La Tejedora Launch in Puerto Rico
After a successful launch of Liberation Summer in New York City, The Action Lab headed to Puerto Rico to introduce its newest initiative: La Tejedora with the vibrant street festival "Del Sur P'al Caribe"...
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June 24, 2023
Liberation Summer: Time for Some Action! Kick-off Concert Recap
Launching Liberation Summer 2023 at Manhattan's iconic SOBs, The Action Lab commemorated two pivotal 50-year anniversaries: Hip-Hop's cultural revolution from the streets of New York City and the military coup in Chile...
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May 27, 2023
Social Housing & Our Learning Delegation in the News
Since our start, The Action Lab has been involved in supporting organizations doing critical work building power among tenants, fighting eviction, and imagining a world of new housing possibilities...
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