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Anthony Ramos laughing with his family after receiving an honor at Bushwick Campus.
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May 16, 2024

Anthony Ramos Homecoming

It was an inspiring afternoon at Bushwick Campus yesterday as Anthony Ramos returned to his roots and, along with Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, announced a $40,000 grant for after-school theater education! Buzzing with excitement, students celebrated the proclamation of May 15 as 'Anthony Ramos Day,' celebrating his arts advocacy...
Headshot of new hire, Yaritza Mendez.
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May 7, 2024

Welcoming The Action Lab’s new Senior Organizer Yaritza Mendez

The Action Lab is excited to welcome the newest member of our team, Senior Organizer Yaritza Mendez...
Group of people sitting around a table discussion immigration issues at a national convening.
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May 3, 2024

Thriving Together National Convening

Last week, we hosted our Thriving Together Convening, in collaboration with Local Progress, Make the Road NY, the Initiative for Community Power at NYU Law, and the Immigration Justice Clinic at Cardozo Law...
Group of people sitting around a table laughing.
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April 17, 2024

Art of Purpose and Strategy School Launched!

On April 17th, The Action Lab launched both the The Art of Purpose and Strategy School, two brand new fellowship cohorts for organizers, in a powerful three-day retreat at our center in Ossining, NY...
Audience seated in a large conference room listening to an evening presentation
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March 8, 2024

In Conversation with Vincent Bevins + Steve Kest, moderated by Anjali Kamat

Thanks to all who attended the "IF WE BURN" event this past Wednesday...
Promotional graphic reads “Take a Breath” over a tree-lined path with program dates.
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February 22, 2024

Take A Breath Residency at The Action Lab: Applications Open!

The Take a Breath Residency (TAB) is a project of the The Gathering Strength Initiative at The Action Lab (TAL)...
Graphic with bold text reading “The Art of Purpose + Strategy School, Cohorts 2024.”
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February 13, 2024

Calling all Organizers! Announcing Two New Cohorts!

This April The Action Lab is launching two cohorts for organizers, strategists, and movement leaders...
Audience listens to panelists discussing a presentation in a wood-paneled room.
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February 9, 2024

LPE Night School: The Courts

Enlightening evening at LPE Night School where we delved into the role of courts in NY's political economy with experts Peter Martin, Tarek Z...
Large group poses indoors with raised fists during a gathering or workshop.
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January 27, 2024

Winning Tenant Power Convening

The Winning Tenant Power Convenging brought together a dynamic group of advocates, organizers, and experts in Ossining, NY, on January 25 and 26...
Modern building facade features greenery, tall windows, and a minimalist entrance.
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December 22, 2023

New Space for the Arts & Organizing

In the Fall of 2024, The Action Lab is looking forward to opening the doors to a brand new space in New York City, on the border of Queens and Brooklyn...
Three performers onstage sing and play guitar before a screen reading “the action lab.”
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December 8, 2023

Annual EOY Concert at City Winery 2023

What an unforgettable evening at our end-of-year concert at City Winery! We witnessed the passing of the torch from Grammy-nominated Aloe Blacc to the immensely talented Ana Tijoux...
Participants sit around a long porch table engaged in discussion and note-taking.
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December 6, 2023

Youth Encounter in Puerto Rico

La Tejedora held its first National Youth gathering, where over a dozen young people from across the archipelago came together for a weekend that included leadership development and strategic thinking about youth-led campaigns that can have a major impact on the island’s residents...
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