THE EMBRACE IDEAS FESTIVAL RETURNS
Don't Miss Our Juneteenth Celebration June 14 - 16, 2023
Embrace Boston's latest film Welcome The Embrace Debuts In June
“Welcome the Embrace” airs June 19 at 7pm on NBC 10 Boston this Juneteenth, Monday June 19. Join us June 22nd at the Roxbury Film Festival for the big-screen premiere and Q&A.
The Story began in Boston.
The Embrace digital experience is a self-guided app offering storytelling, first-hand accounts and historical photos and images to visitors.
AN “EYES-UP” EXPERIENCE
This digital experience allows visitors to explore the monument, and the 1965 Freedom Plaza beneath it at their own pace, while learning more about Boston’s civil rights legacy and the incredible contribution of the Kings. The Embrace and the 1965 Freedom Plaza are reminders of the Kings’ high ideals born from struggle—to foster a “beloved community.”
FEEL THE HISTORY & IMAGINE THE FUTURE
We welcome you to hear stories of local civil rights struggles while the Kings made Boston their home; be introduced to civil rights and social justice leaders active in Greater Boston from 1950 –1975; listen to reflections from the artist, Hank Willis Thomas; as well as behind-the-scenes insights on how the incredible sculpture was created.
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Embracing Massachusetts civil rights history in Boston
It's been about three months since the sculpture honoring Dr. Martin Luther King and his wife Coretta was unveiled. But, there is more than meets the eye at this monument.
See MoreApril 21, 2023
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The 150 Most Influential Bostonians Of 2023
Who really runs this town? These days, influence is found all over. On this year's list more than a few members of the Embrace Boston family found themselves counted amongst the 150 Most Influencial.
See MoreApril 18, 2023
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New report shows Hub Black diversity
Boston’s Black population is more diverse than much of the United States, according to a new report released by the Boston Foundation in partnership with Embrace Boston.
See MoreApril 12, 2023
