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Dr. Imari Paris Jeffries: History will not forget what it refuses to reconcile

BlogBy embracewpFebruary 7, 2025Leave a comment

In the early months of 1967, Martin Luther King Jr. did something he rarely allowed himself to do — he stepped away. He and his wife Coretta, along with Bernard Lee and Dora McDonald, retreated to the hills of Ocho Rios, Jamaica. No phone.

Embrace Honors MLK 2025: A Friends & Family Sneaker Affair to Remember

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The Embrace Honors MLK: Friends & Family Sneaker Affair was an unforgettable evening of unity, celebration, and community.

Embrace Boston Receives The Boston Celtics’ Heroes Among Us award

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A moment of pride and gratitude! Our CEO, board chairs, and VP of Development were honored to accept the Heroes Among Us award from the Boston Celtics on behalf of Embrace Boston as part of their MLK Day celebration.

Embrace Boston hosts 3rd annual Embrace Honors MLKEmbrace Boston hosts 3rd annual Embrace Honors MLK

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Embrace Boston was hosting its third annual Embrace Honors MLK event Sunday night at Big Night Live.

Malia Lazu Discusses How Companies Can Move From Intention To Impact

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Greg and Malia discuss her book, “From Intention to Impact,” how Emerson College brought her to Boston, her career, her work to do good and being face-to-face with Harry Belafonte, who helped her find her voice and shape her future.

Thoughts On The 2024 Presidential Election Results

BlogBy embracewpNovember 4, 2024Leave a comment

In the wake of the election results, we’re reminded again of the steep hill before us. Democracy, as fragile as it is powerful, has bent once more toward a vision of America that does not always see us.

Together We Rise When We Vote

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There’s a check maintenance light on in our democracy. It’s not new; it’s been glowing for years now, almost an ambient hum in the backdrop of our collective lives.

Together We Rise When We Vote

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As we stand on the precipice of this consequential election, we are summoned to remember the deep reservoir of power we hold in our votes—a power that our ancestors, through struggle and sheer will, fought to claim and protect.

Good Trouble – Jacquetta Van Zandt Talks Politics

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Embrace Boston chats with political strategist and friend Jacquetta Van Zandt, the host of “Politics And Prosecco,” a videocast/podcast that focuses on contemporary politics, lifestyle, current events and more. Her…

Jacquetta Van Zandt Talks Politics and More On The Latest Good Trouble

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Good Trouble chats with political strategist and friend Jacquetta Van Zandt, the host of “Politics And Prosecco,” a videocast/podcast that focuses on contemporary politics, lifestyle, current events and more

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