Videos

All Videos By the Action Lab

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.

Retro-style logo reading “The Action Lab Sparking Change” on a dark blue background

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.

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.

Illustrated community garden poster titled “Sembrando Resistencia” with event dates

Sembrando Resistencia

August 19, 2024

As part of our Liberation Summer programming, 'Sembrando Resistencia' celebrated Loisaida's Puerto Rican community gardens over three days in August.

Performer singing onstage before a bright “Combo Chimbita” screen at Liberation Summer

We Outside! Liberation Summer Kick-Off

July 1, 2024

Our Liberation Summer Kick-off in June, where over 300 people came together to dance and vibe with Combo Chimbita, El Hijo de Borikén, Maraca Bruja, and DJ Bembona.

Latin American Foto Festival poster featuring a vintage baseball team with yellow event text

Latin American Foto Festival Warm-up

June 21, 2024

Warming up at Toñita's for the 7th Annual Latin American Foto Festival (LAFF) where The Action Lab co-sponsored the expansion to new locations in Loisaida (Manhattan),Jackson Heights (Queens) and Los Sures (Brooklyn)!

Salsa y Resistencia event poster featuring a lively illustrated dance scene in a boxing ring

Salsa Y Resistencia

June 17, 2024

The Action Lab's Liberation Summer warmed up in the Bronx’s famed El Maestro boxing gym, a stalwart of the Puerto Rican community for decades.

Rapper performing for an energetic crowd at a Hip-Hop 4 Peace event

Hip-Hop 4 Peace

June 3, 2024

Hip-Hop 4 Peace was a powerful event for peace and an end to civilian death in Palestine, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Sudan.

Sunset over a city skyline and river with The Action Lab logo centered

The Action Lab's 2nd Annual Anniversary Concert @ City Winery

December 9, 2023

Our end-of-year concert at City Winery was unforgettable, featuring a torch-passing from Aloe Blacc to Ana Tijoux for the Belafonte Fellowship. With performances by John Forte, Fela aKustic, and a surprise from Wyclef Jean, we celebrated a legacy of music and activism.

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