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Together We Made History

BlogBy embracewpApril 23, 20254 Comments

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.

A Preview Of The 1965 Freedom Rally On The Latest Good Trouble

NewsBy embracewpApril 10, 20255 Comments

On the latest episode of Good Trouble, we sit down with Elizabeth Tiblanc of Embrace Boston to talk about the powerful legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s 1965 Freedom Rally—and what it means to bring that moment back to life in 2025.

Rob Eugene Is A Good Trouble Maker

BlogBy embracewpApril 1, 20252 Comments

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.

Honoring the Legacy of Fletcher “Flash” Wiley: A Trailblazer in Law, Leadership, and Community

BlogBy embracewpFebruary 7, 20255 Comments

Boston has lost one of its most distinguished leaders with the passing of Fletcher “Flash” Wiley, a pioneering lawyer, civic leader, and champion for justice.

History will not forget what it refuses to reconcile

NewsBy embracewpFebruary 7, 20251 Comment

In the early months of 1967, Martin Luther King Jr. did something he rarely allowed himself to do — he stepped away. He and his wife Coretta, along with Bernard Lee and Dora McDonald, retreated to the hills of Ocho Rios, Jamaica.

Dr. Imari Paris Jeffries: History will not forget what it refuses to reconcile

BlogBy embracewpFebruary 7, 20251 Comment

In the early months of 1967, Martin Luther King Jr. did something he rarely allowed himself to do — he stepped away. He and his wife Coretta, along with Bernard Lee and Dora McDonald, retreated to the hills of Ocho Rios, Jamaica. No phone.

Embrace Honors MLK 2025: A Friends & Family Sneaker Affair to Remember

BlogBy embracewpJanuary 23, 20252 Comments

The Embrace Honors MLK: Friends & Family Sneaker Affair was an unforgettable evening of unity, celebration, and community.

Embrace Boston Receives The Boston Celtics’ Heroes Among Us award

BlogBy embracewpJanuary 18, 20251 Comment

A moment of pride and gratitude! Our CEO, board chairs, and VP of Development were honored to accept the Heroes Among Us award from the Boston Celtics on behalf of Embrace Boston as part of their MLK Day celebration.

Malia Lazu Discusses How Companies Can Move From Intention To Impact

BlogBy embracewpNovember 9, 20241 Comment

Greg and Malia discuss her book, “From Intention to Impact,” how Emerson College brought her to Boston, her career, her work to do good and being face-to-face with Harry Belafonte, who helped her find her voice and shape her future.

Together We Rise When We Vote

BlogBy embracewpNovember 4, 20243 Comments

There’s a check maintenance light on in our democracy. It’s not new; it’s been glowing for years now, almost an ambient hum in the backdrop of our collective lives.

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