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Embrace Boston Receives The Boston Celtics’ Heroes Among Us award

BlogBy embracewpJanuary 18, 2025Leave a comment

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.

Malia Lazu Discusses How Companies Can Move From Intention To Impact

BlogBy embracewpNovember 9, 2024Leave a comment

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.

Together We Rise When We Vote

BlogBy embracewpNovember 4, 2024Leave a comment

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.

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.

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

BlogBy embracewpNovember 2, 2024Leave a comment

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

Imari Paris Jeffries Joins Us For Some “Good Trouble”

BlogBy embracewpOctober 29, 2024Leave a comment

Good Trouble host Greg Ball welcomes Embrace CEO and friend Imari Paris Jeffries to showcase the modest beginnings and evolution of Embrace Boston, originally named KING Boston.

Standing Together Against Hate’s Resurgence

BlogBy embracewpOctober 29, 2024Leave a comment

It’s always jokes until it isn’t. Humor is often a veil used to mask the ugly truth of hate. The recent rhetoric at former President Trump’s political rally in NYC starkly illustrates this point.

Embrace Boston Names New Senior Vice President of Research and Policy and Senior Advisor

BlogBy embracewpOctober 28, 2024Leave a comment

Yully Cha brings over 20 years of experience with nonprofit leadership, organizational design, and educational equity in Boston

The Power of Us: National Hispanic Heritage Month

BlogBy embracewpSeptember 25, 2024Leave a comment

As we enter National Hispanic Heritage Month, we are not simply marking time on a calendar. We are entering a vibrant celebration of culture, history and the enduring contributions of Latinx communities to our city and our nation.

Jose Massó III Joins Good Trouble’s Season 3 Debut

BlogBy embracewpSeptember 24, 2024Leave a comment

This season kicks off with a special episode featuring Boston icon Jose Masso III, who will dive into the Embrace Massó Con Salsa International Music Festival, happening at the Parkman Bandstand on Boston Common.

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