The theme of this year’s gathering was “Rebels and Rebellions: Past, Present, Future.” This immersive three-day event, building off the inaugural convening last year brought together dozens of accomplished storytellers—organizers, filmmakers, playwrights, journalists, and historians—to explore and reimagine borderlands as spaces of connection, resilience, and possibility. In a time where borders have been hardened and xenophobia has ticked up rapidly, it is more critical than ever to spark new ideas about how we might reorganize the culture and politics of borders.
The Border Is a Story
Last month, we hosted the 2025 convening of The Border Is A Story with our Advisory Board Members, Kelly Lytle Hernandez and Alex Rivera.
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In the heart of Bushwick, community members, organizers, artists, and elected officials gathered to unveil a towering, multi-story pro-immigrant mural.
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Holiday Benefit & Mixer
On December 10th, we held a joyful Holiday Benefit & Mixer at El Santo in Brooklyn, which introduced the Evergreen Initiative, launching at The Action Lab in early 2026!
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2025 End of Year Report
2025 has been a jam-packed year at The Action Lab! To learn more about our year of sparking imaginations and driving change, check out our 2025 End of Year Report.
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SALSACTIVISM
To celebrate the one year anniversary of Sunnyside Salsa events, on November 22, we hosted an evening of mambo y gozadera at Alewife Brewing
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November 20, 2025
Powerful New Music Video from International Indigenous Hip Hop Festival Performers
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.
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November 16, 2025
Rivers of Care at the COP in Brazil
In partnership with indigenous leaders and organizers, and allies from the labor movement, The Action Lab traveled to the Cop 30 in Belém, Brazil.
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December 22, 2025
Pro-Immigrant Mural Unveiled in Bushwick
In the heart of Bushwick, community members, organizers, artists, and elected officials gathered to unveil a towering, multi-story pro-immigrant mural.
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December 10, 2025
Holiday Benefit & Mixer
On December 10th, we held a joyful Holiday Benefit & Mixer at El Santo in Brooklyn, which introduced the Evergreen Initiative, launching at The Action Lab in early 2026!
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2025 End of Year Report
2025 has been a jam-packed year at The Action Lab! To learn more about our year of sparking imaginations and driving change, check out our 2025 End of Year Report.
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November 24, 2025
Electrifying New Music Video from IIHHF Headliner Drezus
A new music video from Drezus, one of the headlining acts from our International Indigenous Hip Hop Festival.
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November 23, 2025
Outtakes and Behind the Scenes Footage from Drezus Recording
Take a look at some outtakes and behind-the-scenes footage of International Indigenous Hip Hop Festival performer Drezus recording a new song.
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November 22, 2025
Sunnyside Salsa Anniversary Party
Highlights from a year of Sunnyside Salsas, including the anniversary party 🎉 in November 2025!
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