The Action Lab’s Evergreen Initiative | Newest Artists in Action Fellows

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Promotional graphic for The Action Lab’s Evergreen Initiative featuring Artists in Action Fellows Rachel “La Loca” Strauss and Stephanie “Fefi” Castedo.

Two new Artists in Action Fellows join the Evergreen Initiative, bringing podcast storytelling and visual art into campaigns for justice and community power.

Promotional graphic for The Action Lab’s Evergreen Initiative featuring Artists in Action Fellows Rachel “La Loca” Strauss and Stephanie “Fefi” Castedo.

We're thrilled to welcome Rachel "La Loca" Strauss and Stephanie "Fefi" Castedo as our newest Artists in Action Fellows! Rachel is a podcast storyteller whose work sits at the intersection of performance and social justice — through the fellowship, she'll be developing a community-centered project rooted in her podcasting practice. Fefi is a visual artist whose work translates lived experiences into imagery that sparks dialogue — she'll be using art to support and elevate our in-home childcare campaign. Follow along as TAL's communications team shares video updates on their creative journeys!

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