Insights
Our team and guest writers share perspectives on everything from reparations and justice to joy and resilience. We reflect on harm and healing, culture and community, offering readers a deeper look into the hearts and minds behind our work.
THOUGHTS
The “Big Beautiful Bill” and the Empty Cupboard of Democracy
Fourth of July: The Annual Ritual of National Amnesia
In this powerful Fourth of July reflection, Dr. Imari Paris Jeffries examines the holiday’s contradictions, drawing on the words of Frederick Douglass and Dr. King to confront America’s selective memory and enduring racial injustice.
Full video: Boston commemorates 60th anniversary of the 1965 Freedom Rally
Embrace Boston, in collaboration with Everyone250 and the City of Boston, held a rally Saturday on the Boston Common, with Martin Luther King III speaking on his father’s legacy.
Together We Made History
Thank you for standing with us this past Saturday to honor the 1965 Freedom Rally when Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. led that historic march from Roxbury to the Boston Common 60 years ago.
Boston Public Radio Shines Light on Everyone250 & the Legacy of the 1965 Freedom Rally
This week on Boston Public Radio, hosts welcomed two powerhouse voices in the fight for justice and remembrance: Imari Paris Jeffries, Executive Director of Embrace Boston, and Jeneé Osterheldt, Boston Globe culture columnist.
Rob Eugene Is A Good Trouble Maker
Robert Eugene grew up in Boston—and he knows what it feels like to not have opportunity. That’s why he’s committed to creating spaces where young creatives of all kinds can thrive.