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The inaugural MLK Boston Beloved Community Weekend The inaugural MLK Boston Beloved Community Weekend brought together community, celebration, and action. The work doesn’t stop here. We are so grateful to all the organizations that joined us in honoring Dr. King’s legacy and building a more connected, equitable Boston.

Powered by @everyone_250 and @massachusetts250,  @embracebos, @project351, @bostonchildrenschorus, and @bostonmlkbreakfast partnered to honor Dr. King’s vision for the future of this country.

This year, 11+ organizations joined us to bring Dr. King’s vision for a connected and just community to life. Through our events calendar, we amplified their work and celebrated their impact. Together, we can do even more. Join the movement: mlkboston.com

📹 @soulsolidvisuals 

#mlk #mlkweekend #blackhistorymonth #everyone250 #ma250
Black History Month may be close to an "end", but Black History Month may be close to an "end", but the movement carries on. Looking back at Embrace Honors MLK 2026, thanks to YOU the evening was full of connection, joyful dancing, and hundreds of smiling faces. Thanks for joining us in the launch of our #CampaignforBelonging. 

Watch the full event recap on YouTube at the link in bio. 

We’re already planning for next year and can’t wait to share the venue for EHMLK 2027 soon!

📸 @soulsolidvisuals 

#EmbraceHonorsMLK #MLKBoston #BelovedCommunity #BlackHistoryMonth #BostonEvents #CommunityMatters
Rev. Liz Walker (@pastorlizz) names what many of u Rev. Liz Walker (@pastorlizz) names what many of us feel: we are living among scared and hurting people. Until we tend to the real pain — globally, personally, spiritually — we’ll keep fighting the symptoms instead of the cause.

Watch the full episode of Good Trouble now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMLuvqEAcmk
“We’ve always been the patriots.” We sat d “We’ve always been the patriots.” 

We sat down with @repayannapressley for a candid Q&A on building collective power, protecting democracy, and the role culture plays in shaping our future.

Read the full piece and sign up for The Fine Print at the link in bio.
“He told the nation to keep hope alive, and he l “He told the nation to keep hope alive, and he lived as if hope had obligations.” 

In a new opinion piece published by @wbur, our CEO Imari Paris Jeffries (@askimari) honors Jesse Jackson not only as a historic figure, but as a blueprint for this moment. 

From coalition building to expanding the electorate, Jackson widened what “possible” meant in American politics. 

Read the full piece at the link in our bio.
Today we honor the life and legacy of Jesse Jackso Today we honor the life and legacy of Jesse Jackson, a relentless advocate for justice and opportunity for all.

In his 1988 “Keep Hope Alive” speech, he reminded us that dreaming is an act of resistance. To face reality without surrendering to it. To meet pain with love. To answer injustice with hope.

“Use hope and imagination as weapons of survival and progress… and keep on dreaming.”

May we carry that charge forward. Keep hope alive.
“Communication, communication, communication.” “Communication, communication, communication.”

The Dickersons keep it plain: a healthy marriage is built on talking and listening, especially when tension shows up.

Love is a skill, not just a feeling.

Watch the full episode at the link in bio.

#valentines #love #marriage #relationship
Bill Russell wasn’t just one of the greatest bas Bill Russell wasn’t just one of the greatest basketball players ever. He was also a warrior for civil rights.

On his birthday, let’s honor his complete legacy, not just his on-court accomplishments, and carry on his spirit. 

#BlackHistory #BlackHistoryMonth #BillRussell
Knowing where you've been helps you know where you Knowing where you've been helps you know where you're going. That's why Gen Z Historian @kahlil.greene says celebrating Black History Month is more important than ever at a time when American history is being erased and rewritten. 

#blackhistorymonth #blackhistory #genzhistorian
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