Liberation Labs:
Our Priorities. Our Power. Our Future.
A Community Conversation Series on Equity & Power
Liberation Labs are a series of free, community-driven conversations designed to bring Southeast Queens residents together to discuss NYC’s 2024 Community Equity Priorities. Each lab explores urgent issues—from housing justice and public services to youth leadership and belonging—and gives neighbors a chance to share honest feedback that will help shape the future of our city.
As part of the NYC Commission on Racial Equity’s Community Partnerships initiative, Liberation Labs center voices often left out of decision-making and treat community members as experts in their own experiences.
📢 Your voice matters. Every participant receives a $20 gift card for their time and participation.
SERIES DATES AND SUBJECTS:
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Liberation Lab: Housing, Space & Power 9/25 at 6pm
Join us for a community conversation on housing justice, land use, and racial equity.
What does it mean to claim space and power in our neighborhoods?
In collaboration with Ty Hankerson and Ingage Democratic Club.
When: THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 25TH, 6:00PM EST
Where: AIMI Inc.
115-62 Sutphin Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11434
Registration is necessary to attend, and as always, it’s free.
All attendees receive a $20 gift card.
Refreshments will be served.
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Liberation Lab: Access, Opportunity & the Commons 10/1 at 6pm
Join us for a community conversation on access to public spaces, essential services, and civic participation.
What does it mean to truly access opportunity in a city where so many are left out?
When: WEDNESDAY October 1st, 6:00PM EST
Where: Greater Nexus: 89-14 Parsons Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11432
Registration is necessary to attend, and as always, it’s free.
All attendees receive a $20 gift card.
Refreshments will be served.
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Liberation Lab: Future Tense – Youth, Power & the Path Forward 10/2 at 6pm
Join us for a community conversation on youth leadership, opportunity, and racial equity.
What does it mean to build a future that centers the power, creativity, and vision of young people?
When: THURSDAY October 2nd, 6:00PM EST
Where: Greater Nexus: 89-14 Parsons Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11432
Registration is necessary to attend, and as always, it’s free.
All attendees receive a $20 gift card.
Refreshments will be served.
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Liberation Lab: Health, Healing & Harm Reduction 10/15 at 6pm
Join us for a community conversation on mental health, healing, and how we support one another in systems that often ignore our needs.
What does it take to heal and thrive in our communities?
In Collaboration with Elmcor Youth & Adult Activities.
When: WEDNESDAY October 15th 6:00PM EST
Where: Elmcor Youth & Adult Activities:
107-20 Northern Blvd Corona, NY 11368
Registration is necessary to attend, and as always, it’s free.
All attendees receive a $20 gift card.
Refreshments will be served.