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Real Utopias Convening Explores the Future of Social Housing and Democratic Power

July 2, 2026

The Action Lab and NYU's Urban Democracy Lab convened organizers, researchers, and movement leaders to explore bold strategies for expanding social housing and strengthening democratic community power.

Law and Organizing Academy Builds the Next Generation of Movement Lawyers

July 1, 2026

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.

Providers Organized for Power Mobilizes for Child Care Access and Fair Pay

July 1, 2026

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.

Small Business United Announces Its Founding Steering Committee

July 1, 2026

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.

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Promotional poster for the screening of American Pachuco at Film Forum, presented by The Action Lab, featuring a silhouette of Luis Valdez and event details for a post-screening discussion.

AMERICAN PACHUCO: THE LEGEND OF LUIS VALDEZ Screening and Conversation at Film Forum

July 20, 2026

Join The Action Lab and Film Forum for a special screening of AMERICAN PACHUCO: THE LEGEND OF LUIS VALDEZ, followed by a conversation with director David Alvarado and acclaimed playwrights exploring the legacy of Luis Valdez.

Power in Solidarity: A Skill-Building Training for Organizers

July 25, 2026

Join the Solidarity Organizing Initiative for a day of hands-on training designed to strengthen organizing skills, build collective power, and equip participants to take meaningful action in their communities.

Join Small Business United for the Release of Empty Storefronts, High Rents

July 29, 2026

Stand with small business owners, community leaders, and advocates as Small Business United releases its new report and calls for the passage of the Small Business Rent Stabilization Act.

Common and special guests headline Celebrate Brooklyn! on Fri. 8/28 to honor Harry Belafonte’s social justice legacy.

Common at BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn!

August 28, 2026

The Action Lab partners with BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! for a free public performance by Common and special guests, honoring Harry Belafonte’s legacy of justice, culture, and collective liberation.