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What do monuments say about our values? Panelists at the Black New England Conference will explore the question

NewsBy embracewpOctober 20, 2021Leave a comment

The Black New England Conference is coming up at the end of this week. It’s a series of panel discussions and presentations about Black history and contemporary issues

Honoring MLK by turning out at the polls

NewsBy embracewpOctober 19, 2021Leave a comment

As we look toward next month’s municipal election in Boston, we must mobilize and get out the vote.

What do monuments say about our values?

NewsBy embracewpOctober 19, 2021Leave a comment

The Black New England Conference is coming up at the end of this week. It’s a series of panel discussions and presentations about Black history and contemporary issues…

King Boston Launches Research Institute Through Center for Economic Justice

BlogBy embracewpSeptember 21, 2021Leave a comment

King Boston today announced its research agenda for the Center for Economic Justice, grounded in community engagement and aimed at generating the data and knowledge needed to inform movements at the grassroots level and beyond.

King Boston presents $1 million to Twelfth Baptist Church, launches 1965 Freedom Plaza nomination effort

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King Boston today presented the historic Twelfth Baptist Church (TBC) with $1 million, the largest gift the church has ever received.

‘Door Is Ajar’ For Transformational Spending With Federal Relief Money, Baker Says

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The governor made another push Monday to spend some of the state’s stockpile of federal money to help provide economic stability and address a systemic gap

Under Paris Jeffries’ leadership, King Boston making some big moves, including $1m gift to Roxbury church

NewsBy embracewpSeptember 20, 2021Leave a comment

When Imari Paris Jeffries joined King Boston in the spring of 2020, the initiative had raised about $4 million for a memorial honoring Martin Luther King Jr. and his wife Coretta.

Nonprofit King Boston Gifts $1M to Roxbury Church Honoring MLK

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The $1 million gift comes 70 years after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. worked and preached at the historic Twelfth Baptist Church in Roxbury.

Roxbury Church Receives Historic Gift Honoring Martin Luther King

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A historic church in Roxbury just received a historic gift.

Nearly 60 Years Later, We’re Still Chasing Dr. King’s Dream

NewsBy embracewpAugust 25, 2021Leave a comment

Americans know about the march on Washington, D.C. 58 years ago this week largely because of Martin Luther King Jr. and his iconic message, “I Have a Dream.”

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