ACTIVATIONS
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At Embrace Boston, activations are how ideas meet the public. They transform civic spaces into living platforms for dialogue, celebration, and reflection, rom large-scale festivals and commemorations to intimate community gatherings and performances. Each activation is designed to move people from awareness to connection, turning shared moments into shared purpose. Whether honoring history, amplifying local voices, or sparking creative collaboration, these experiences embody Embrace Boston’s belief that belonging is built in public; one story, one gathering, one collective action at a time.
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EMBRACE HARRY HOM DOW
May 21, 2026
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Harry Hom Dow didn’t just break a barrier, he opened a door that has never closed. The first Chinese American admitted to the Massachusetts Bar, he wielded the law as a tool of justice for communities the system was designed to exclude. Today, his legacy pulses beneath The Embrace, where he is honored as one of 69 Freedom Plaza Heroes.
Now we carry it forward. Join us for Embrace’s celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander civic leadership, a gathering of the community he fought for, honoring the trailblazer who continue his work.
Date & Time: Thursday, May 21, 2026 | 5-6:30 PM
Location: 1965 Freedom Plaza at The Embrace Monument – 139 Tremont St, Boston
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Embrace Honors MLK &
MLK Weekend Celebration
January 18, 2026
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Each January, Embrace Boston leads the MLK Weekend Celebration, beginning with Embrace Honors MLK, a gala recognizing civic leaders, artists, and changemakers advancing the Kings’ vision of a beloved community. The weekend continues with two of Boston’s most cherished traditions — the Annual MLK Breakfast and the Boston Children’s Chorus MLK Concert — creating a citywide moment of remembrance and renewal. Together, these events honor Dr. King’s enduring legacy and remind us that his dream lives on in the work we do, the stories we tell, and the communities we build.
Date & Time: Sunday, January 18, 2026 | 8:00–11:00 PM
Location: SoWa Power Station — 550 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02118
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Inaugural MLK Boston Beloved Community Weekend
January 16-19, 2025
The Inaugural MLK Boston Beloved Community Weekend marks a new chapter for the city—a celebration rooted in unity, history, and collective action. Partnering with Project 351, the Boston Children’s Chorus MLK Concert, and the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Breakfast Committee, we’re creating a weekend that brings Boston together in powerful, joyful ways. Join us and help shape a new tradition for our city. Explore more on the official website.
Embrace Massó ¡Con Salsa! International Music Festival
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The inaugural Embrace Massó ¡Con Salsa! is a citywide international music and cultural festival honoring the legendary José Massó and his 50-year legacy of community and rhythm. Produced by Embrace Boston, the festival fills Boston Common with the sounds of salsa, Afro-Latin, spoken word and Caribbean music, celebrating Boston’s vibrant Latino heritage and its deep ties to the global movement for justice and joy. The festival is both a tribute and a call to dance in a space where culture and community move as one.
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embrace ideas festival &
Embrace Honors Juneteenth
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The Embrace Ideas Festival is Embrace Boston’s annual celebration of culture, community, and courage, bringing together artists, activists, and thought leaders to explore the radical power of belonging. Held each June during Juneteenth week, the festival blends conversation, performance, and public art across Boston, centering voices that challenge inequity and imagine a freer future. Through dynamic panels, live music, and collective reflection, the Embrace Ideas Festival transforms the city into a space for learning, joy, and liberation.
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