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“Haiti is more than a country. It’s a symbolis “Haiti is more than a country. It’s a symbolism.”

As Greater Boston’s Haitian community celebrates Haitian Heritage Month this weekend, @marie.s.fleur1 says Haiti's diaspora is celebrating more than a flag or a country of origin. It honors a history of Black liberation that has inspired nations across the world to fight for their freedoms.
Today, we celebrated African American Military Her Today, we celebrated African American Military Heritage Day at Edward O. Gourdin Memorial Park in Roxbury, to honor Black Americans who have fought in every American war since our country’s founding—sometimes sacrificing everything for a country that often persecuted them in return.

Thanks to the Commonwealth for recognizing Embrace President and CEO Dr. Imari Paris Jeffries, a U.S. Army veteran himself, for his and Embrace’s work.
Harry Hom Dow challenged systems designed to exclu Harry Hom Dow challenged systems designed to exclude and helped create pathways toward justice. Today, a new generation is carrying that legacy forward.

Join us for the inaugural Embrace Honors Harry Hom Dow: Carry it Forward, an evening celebrating AANHPI leaders advancing civic life, advocacy, and community across Boston and beyond.

This AANHPI Heritage Month, we recognize the changemakers continuing that work: Fred Dow, Helen Chin Schlichte, Nick Chau, Paul Lee, Suzanne Lee, Tina Zhu Xi Caruso (@blindsided_in_boston), and Senator Vanna Howard (@state_senator_vanna_howard).

📍 1965 Freedom Plaza at The Embrace Monument
📅 Thursday, May 21, 2026
⏰ 5:00–6:30 PM

RSVP at the link in bio.
From troubles on their home island to possible cut From troubles on their home island to possible cuts to Temporary Protected Status for its migrants, Greater Boston’s Haitian community is facing its share of challenges.

But Boston City Councilor-At-Large @ruthzee4boston tells Embrace that making room for joy and celebration this Haitian Heritage Month, from flag-raisings to parades, is part of what makes the Haitian diaspora special.
This Jewish American Heritage Month, get to know K This Jewish American Heritage Month, get to know Kivie Kaplan, the Jewish businessman from Boston and former NAACP President whose fierce advocacy for civil rights earned him a place in the 1965 Freedom Plaza.
"I feel a lot of sadness and pain. But what helps "I feel a lot of sadness and pain. But what helps me reflect or hold that sadness or manage it is art and poetry."

Iranian-born filmmaker @netaraja has watched the country she calls home bomb the country she comes from--and seen people both in the U.S. and in Iran suffer because of authoritarian leaders. 

Sarabi spoke with Embrace about how artistic expression and creativity are the keys to keeping us human in times of conflict.
"When we learn from each other's communities, that "When we learn from each other's communities, that's when we grow."

Fred Hom Dow watched his father, Harry Hom Dow, live that lesson his entire life, helping not just the Chinese community to which he belonged but also working with figures like Mel King to improve life for all Boston's marginalized communities.

This AANPHI Month, we'll honor both Harry and Fred Hom Dow, along with several other AANPHI community leaders, for using their gifts to fight for freedom and justice.

Come to the 1965 Freedom Plaza on May 21 from 5-6:30 p.m. for Embrace Honors Harry Hom Dow. 

#embraceharryhomdow #aapimonth #aanhpimonth
This week the Supreme Court handed down a decision This week the Supreme Court handed down a decision that will shape who belongs in this democracy and who does not.

As we celebrate 250 years of America, our President & CEO @askimari explores what this decision means for those who've spent their lives making this country keep its word.

His full piece on Louisiana v. Callais, the death of Section 2, and what we do next at the link in bio.

#voting #votingrights
When systems were built to exclude, Harry Hom Dow When systems were built to exclude, Harry Hom Dow used the law to open doors. Now, a new generation is stepping forward to continue that work.

Join us for the inaugural Embrace Honors Harry Hom Dow: Carry it Forward as we celebrate AANHPI leaders shaping civic life across Boston and beyond.

This AANHPI Heritage Month, we honor a legacy rooted in justice and recognize the changemakers building what comes next: Fred Dow, Helen Chin Schlichte, Nick Chau, Paul Lee, Suzanne Lee, Tina Zhu Xi Caruso (@blindsided_in_boston), and Senator Vanna Howard (@state_senator_vanna_howard).

📍 1965 Freedom Plaza at The Embrace Monument
📅 Thursday, May 21, 2026
⏰ 5:00–6:30 PM

RSVP at the link in bio.
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