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Rios do Cuidado | Encontro Comunitário - Belém, Pará

January 8, 2026

Rivers of Care was a community gathering held in Belém, Pará, that brought together Indigenous leaders, environmental defenders, cultural workers, community communicators, and organizers from across the Americas.

SMIF N WESSUN for Fall of Freedom

SMIF N WESSUN for Fall of Freedom

December 23, 2025

Big Brooklyn in the house. SMIF N WESSUN at the National Sawdust for Fall of Freedom on stage doing what they’ve always done best — raw, timeless hip-hop.

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COP30 - Belem, Brasil

December 18, 2025

This year’s COP30 Summit was a clear call to take action on the climate emergency.

Rapper Drezus with a fist held up high on a pitch black background.

Electrifying New Music Video from IIHHF Headliner Drezus

November 24, 2025

A new music video from Drezus, one of the headlining acts from our International Indigenous Hip Hop Festival.

Behind the scenes photos of four staff and performers of International Indigenous Hip Hop Festival lined up against a white brick wall.

Outtakes and Behind the Scenes Footage from Drezus Recording

November 23, 2025

Take a look at some outtakes and behind-the-scenes footage of International Indigenous Hip Hop Festival performer Drezus recording a new song.

Performer in white suit singing with mic pulled close to face and band in the background.

Sunnyside Salsa Anniversary Party

November 22, 2025

Highlights from a year of Sunnyside Salsas, including the anniversary party 🎉 in November 2025!

All of the performers from International Indigenous Hip Hop Festival leaning against scaffolding and holding fists in the air.

Powerful New Music Video from International Indigenous Hip Hop Festival Performers

November 20, 2025

Shot in the Bronx bodega made famous by Bad Bunny, check out this new video from our lead performers at the International Indigenous Hip Hop Festival.

Performer with mic pointing at audience from the stage.

Melle Mel Performs at the International Indigenous Hip Hop Festival

October 11, 2025

Melle Mel performing the greatest hip-hop song of all time at the International Indigenous Hip-Hop Festival.

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Who We Are

August 18, 2025

In this video, produced for our concert announcing Common as our 2025 Belafonte Fellow, we explore The Action Lab's history, mission, and vision for the future of movement and culture.

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After The Election | Full Panel Discussion

August 12, 2025

Thank you to everyone who joined After the Election: Building Power for Co-Governance to unpack lessons and imagine new models of shared governance.

Common with a mic performing in front of a lively audience with red backdrop.

Common - The Action Lab's 2025 Belafonte Fellow

July 23, 2025

On July 23, 2025, The Action Lab presented Common as the new 2025 Belafonte Fellow, along with performances by Ana Tijoux, Freedom Trap, and hosted Lemon Andersen.

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Our annual Hip-Hop Summer Camp Recap

June 7, 2025

Our annual Hip-Hop Summer Camp rooted in the five elements of hip-hop in Hunts Point.

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