The Action Lab and Hands Off NYC Concert

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November 21, 2025
Hip hop duo Smif N Wessun arm in arm with one pointing at the viewer

On November 21st, as part of the Fall of Freedom, The Action Lab teamed up with Hands Off NYC to organize a concert in defiance of authoritarianism and unlawful federal attacks on New Yorkers!

Hip hop duo Smif N Wessun arm in arm with one pointing at the viewer

On November 21st, as part of the Fall of Freedom, The Action Lab teamed up with Hands Off NYC to organize a concert in defiance of authoritarianism and unlawful federal attacks on New Yorkers! The legendary Smif n Wessun of “Bucktown” and Boot Camp Click headlined this powerful show at National Sawdust, which featured a host of up and coming talents as well. If you haven’t already, please sign up with the Solidarity Organizing Initiative and Hands Off NYC, to keep this powerful movement going.

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