Imari Paris Jeffries on shaping a more equitable Boston and his wish for the city
As a veteran of the Army and the son of a Vietnam War veteran, Imari Paris Jeffries understands the importance of serving his country and the community.
The Real, Essential Backstory of ‘the Embrace’
To some, the new monument to Martin Luther King Jr. is a symbol of love, unity, and overcoming the city’s racist past. For others, it’s a sign that Boston hasn’t learned anything.
The State of Race: Embrace Changemakers Then & Now
The State of Race: Embrace Changemakers Then & Now, a conversation hosted by Paris Alston, co-host of GBH’s Morning Edition with panelists Imari Paris Jeffries, Tanisha M. Sullivan, Jha Amazi, Sharon Scott-Chandler and Adrian Walker.
MAYOR WU ANNOUNCES MEMBERS OF REPARATIONS TASK FORCE
Mayor Michelle Wu today announced the ten individuals that will serve on the newly formed Reparations Task Force, created to study the lasting impact of slavery in Boston. The formation…
Wu reveals members of the new Boston Reparations Task Force
Mayor Michelle Wu revealed Tuesday the members of Boston’s Reparations Task Force, setting the stage for the panel charged with guiding the city’s response to the historic impacts of slavery on the city’s Black American population.
Mayor Wu announces members of Reparations Task Force
BOSTON – Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has announced the 10-member group that will make up the city’s new Reparations Task Force which includes Embrace Boston.
NBC’s Coverage Of The Embrace Ceremony
Dozens gathered at Boston Common to witness the unveiling of The Embrace statue honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King.
Watch The Full Unveiling Ceremony
The Embrace Memorial was officially unveiled on the historic Boston Common commemorating the legacies of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and Coretta Scott King who met and went to school in Boston.
Unveiling Weekend Was A Monumental Time
The Unveiling of The Embrace Memorial on the historic Boston Common brought together Boston’s thriving arts, culture and political communities with national dignitaries and public figures. The Embrace honors the…