Embrace Boston, the group behind the landmark monument to Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King on Boston Common, says it has acquired two buildings in Downtown Crossing that it plans to transform into a vibrant social and cultural hub for racial justice.
On what would have been Coretta Scott King’s 99th birthday, several Boston organizations came together to honor the activist’s legacy and connection to the city that many are unaware of.
Tina Zhu Xi Caruso is a functionally blind photojournalist, but she sees more than most people when it comes to overcoming disabilities.
She has cerebral/cortical visual impairment, a brain-based blindness. It is the world’s leading cause of childhood blindness and low vision, according to the Perkins School for the Blind.
As the U.S. celebrates 250 years of American independence, the Everyone250 campaign is sharing stories that often go untold. Everyone250 co-chairs Imari Paris Jeffries and Jeneé Osterheldt discuss how the initiative is bringing the community together to uplift the history of all people.
As the U.S. celebrates 250 years of American independence, the Everyone250 campaign is sharing stories that often go untold. Everyone250 co-chairs Imari Paris Jeffries and Jeneé Osterheldt discuss how the initiative is bringing the community together to uplift the history of all people.
A plaque near a statue outside King’s Chapel, a staple of the Freedom Trail in the heart of downtown, tells a story as old as Boston itself.
The statue depicts an enslaved woman holding a birdcage. The cage is open, suggesting birds set free.
The plaque deepens that narrative.
Imari Paris Jeffries, President and CEO of Embrace Boston, joins The Culture Show for his monthly segment “AI: Actual Intelligence.” This month we get his take on Bunny’s final concert in Puerto Rico, which Jeffries attended. It wasn’t just a performance — it was a homecoming and a moment of pride for millions across the diaspora. We’ll also get his take on the reaction that Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show is already generating
Community artists and activists came together on Sept. 13 for Boston’s Embrace Massó ¡Con Salsa! International Music Festival to showcase the rich diversity of Latin traditions and rhythms. This year marks the 50th anniversary of community leader José Massó III’s bilingual Afro-Latin music program on WBUR, “¡Con Salsa!”. Mayor Michelle Wu honored him at the festival.
Imari Paris Jeffries, President and CEO of Embrace Boston, joins The Culture Show to preview this Saturday’s Embrace Massó “¡Con Salsa!” International Music Festival. It’s a celebration of music, culture, and social justice.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and her chief challenger Josh Kraft again made their pitches to voters Wednesday night, as they participated in a second mayoral candidate forum in just two days, less than a week out from the Sept. 9 preliminary election.
