The acclaimed rapper and actor put on a barnstorming performance that had the audience on their feet. His performance was preceded by an equally electric performance from our outgoing Belafonte Fellow, Ana Tijoux. The master of ceremonies for the evening was our advisory board member Lemon Andersen, who interspersed his introductions with powerful spoken word performances. All in all, it was a remarkable evening with great performances and great company of friends, anchor partners, and supporters. We have shared some fantastic photos and videos from the evening below as well content about the Belafonte Fellowship. Take a look and catch up on all the action!
An Electric Evening of Performance and Radical Commitment
Last week, we hosted our biggest event of the summer so far. At City Winery, we officially welcomed Common as our 2025 Belafonte Fellow!
More Images
No items found.
More From This Initiative
Report
Update
Video
Press
October 14, 2026
Mexican Indigenous Artists Use Rap to Defend Their Languages and Identity
Mexican Indigenous Artists Use Rap to Defend Their Languages and Identity
teleSUR English covers the Mexico City festival and The Action Lab’s role in creating independent spaces for Indigenous artists, languages, and stories.
Report
Update
Video
Press
October 13, 2026
Amalia Oliva Rojas | Artists in Action
Amalia Oliva Rojas | Artists in Action
Meet playwright Amalia Oliva Rojas and watch an excerpt from her work exploring love, immigration, identity, family and belonging.
Report
Update
Video
Press
October 12, 2026
Rap en lenguas originarias, el hip hop que convierte la resistencia indígena en música
Rap en lenguas originarias, el hip hop que convierte la resistencia indígena en música
El Informador examines Indigenous-language rap through the Mexico City festival, including Ángeles Solís’s account of The Action Lab’s work supporting independent cultural platforms.
Report
Update
Video
Press
October 12, 2026
El rap defiende las lenguas indígenas en el Festival Hip Hop Indígena de México
El rap defiende las lenguas indígenas en el Festival Hip Hop Indígena de México
Agencia EFE’s video report follows Indigenous artists using rap to defend their languages and identities at the festival in Mexico City.
Report
Update
Video
Press
October 12, 2026
El rap indígena alza la voz por las lenguas originarias
El rap indígena alza la voz por las lenguas originarias
Aristegui Noticias covers the Indigenous Hip Hop Festival in Mexico City and quotes The Action Lab’s Ángeles Solís on building independent platforms for Indigenous languages and artists.
Report
Update
Video
Press
October 8, 2026
Dasic Fernández: We Are Home
Dasic Fernández: We Are Home
Street Art Avenue covers Dasic Fernández’s mural at CUFFH in Bushwick, crediting The Action Lab’s role in the project.
More Highlights
Report
Update
Video
Press
October 14, 2026
Mexican Indigenous Artists Use Rap to Defend Their Languages and Identity
Mexican Indigenous Artists Use Rap to Defend Their Languages and Identity
teleSUR English covers the Mexico City festival and The Action Lab’s role in creating independent spaces for Indigenous artists, languages, and stories.
Report
Update
Video
Press
October 13, 2026
Amalia Oliva Rojas | Artists in Action
Amalia Oliva Rojas | Artists in Action
Meet playwright Amalia Oliva Rojas and watch an excerpt from her work exploring love, immigration, identity, family and belonging.
Report
Update
Video
Press
October 12, 2026
Rap en lenguas originarias, el hip hop que convierte la resistencia indígena en música
Rap en lenguas originarias, el hip hop que convierte la resistencia indígena en música
El Informador examines Indigenous-language rap through the Mexico City festival, including Ángeles Solís’s account of The Action Lab’s work supporting independent cultural platforms.
Report
Update
Video
Press
October 12, 2026
El rap defiende las lenguas indígenas en el Festival Hip Hop Indígena de México
El rap defiende las lenguas indígenas en el Festival Hip Hop Indígena de México
Agencia EFE’s video report follows Indigenous artists using rap to defend their languages and identities at the festival in Mexico City.
Report
Update
Video
Press
October 12, 2026
El rap indígena alza la voz por las lenguas originarias
El rap indígena alza la voz por las lenguas originarias
Aristegui Noticias covers the Indigenous Hip Hop Festival in Mexico City and quotes The Action Lab’s Ángeles Solís on building independent platforms for Indigenous languages and artists.
Report
Update
Video
Press
October 9, 2026
10,000 NYC Families Off the Child Care Waitlist
10,000 NYC Families Off the Child Care Waitlist
Providers Organized for Power shares an update on access to low-cost child care for 10,000 New York City families.
Join The Action Lab
Be part of the movement. Join The Action Lab’s network of artists, organizers, and community leaders working to create lasting change. Sign up to get updates, event invitations, and opportunities to take action.
