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The Fine Print: Ta-Nehisi Coates takes America to task

Fine Print, NewsBy Melissa@embraceboston.orgJuly 7, 2026

In an age where fewer Americans trust the government than 70 years ago, Ta-Nehisi Coates reminds us that the road to reestablishing that trust heading into its next 250 years must be bold, consistent, and inclusive.

Good Trouble – Jacquetta Van Zandt Talks Politics

VideoBy embracewpNovember 2, 20247 Comments

Embrace Boston chats with political strategist and friend Jacquetta Van Zandt, the host of “Politics And Prosecco,” a videocast/podcast that focuses on contemporary politics, lifestyle, current events and more. Her…

Good Trouble – Imari Paris Jeffries

VideoBy embracewpOctober 3, 20244 Comments

Good Trouble host Greg Ball welcomes Embrace CEO and friend Imari Paris Jeffries to showcase the modest beginnings and evolution of Embrace Boston, originally named KING Boston. They reminisce about…

Good Trouble – José C. Massó III

VideoBy embracewpSeptember 17, 20244 Comments

“Good Trouble” host Greg Ball speaks with living legend of the Boston airwaves, José C. Massó III, the Emmy-award winning host of WBUR’s “¡Con Salsa!” whose name is inscribed on…

Good Trouble – Nay $peaks

VideoBy embracewpSeptember 17, 20247 Comments

“Good Trouble” Host Greg Ball sits down with Nay $peaks, the award-winning musical artist, rapper and college student. In 2023, she was named Boston’s Best New Artist of the Year…

Unveiling Ceremony and Coverage for The Embrace on Boston Common

VideoBy embracewpJanuary 14, 20232 Comments

One Night In Boston 2022

VideoBy embracewpJune 23, 20226 Comments

King Boston, the racial equity nonprofit working closely with the City of Boston and the Boston Foundation to create an inclusive and equitable Boston for all, will commemorate Juneteenth on…

One Night in Boston: A Juneteenth Special

VideoBy embracewpJune 10, 20221 Comment

Originally aired to commemorate Juneteenth 2021, “One Night in Boston” features music that spans a range of music styles created and shaped by Black artists, from Blues, to R&B, to…

Embrace Groundbreaking FULL CEREMONY 4/27/2022

VideoBy embracewpJune 10, 20221 Comment
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