Public Art
The Embrace Memorial and future monuments are not just statues—they are acts of public truth-telling. In a country where monuments have long centered power, we are shifting the narrative—making visible the lives, love, and labor of those who moved us toward justice.
Public Art and Building Belonging
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Public art is at the heart of Embrace Boston’s mission to build a city rooted in truth, justice, and belonging. Art is not a decoration, but a dialogue, a way to make history visible, give voice to the silenced, and inspire communities to imagine a more equitable future together. From the monument The Embrace on Boston Common to citywide installations and the Monument Markers initiative, Embrace Boston uses public art to transform civic spaces into living classrooms and sites of reflection. Each work challenges us to see who we honor, how we remember, and what stories we choose to stand on.
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THE STORY BEGAN IN BOSTON
The Embrace Digital Experience is a self-guided app offering storytelling, first-hand accounts, and historical photos and images to visitors.
This digital experience allows visitors to explore the monument, and the 1965 Freedom Plaza beneath it at their own pace, while learning more about Boston’s civil rights legacy and the incredible contribution of the Kings. The Embrace and the 1965 Freedom Plaza are reminders of the Kings’ high ideals born from struggle—to foster a “beloved community.”
