The Embrace is a bronze sculpture by Hank Willis Thomas, installed on Boston Common in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, in December 2022. [2] The artwork commemorates Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, [3] [4] and depicts four intertwined arms, [5] representing the hug they shared after he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in ...

Jan 22, 2019 · Boston may have influenced the life of Civil Rights icon Martin Luther King, Jr., both personally and professionally as much as any city in America.

Working at the intersection of arts, culture, community and research to dismantle structural racism, Embrace Boston sees a radically inclusive and equitable Boston where everyone belongs and Black people prosper, grounded in joy, love and wellbeing.

Jan 20, 2025 · Several Boston events to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 00:34. BOSTON - It's Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and Massachusetts is celebrating the civil rights leader's legacy. Here is a list of ...

Jan 13, 2023 · “The Embrace,” a massive bronze piece by Hank Willis Thomas, depicts a historic moment after Martin Luther King Jr. received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964.

The artwork is a permanent monument representing the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King’s love and powerful presence in Boston, a time that helped shape their approach to an equitable society.

Jan 9, 2024 · The Embrace memorial sculpture on Boston Common was unveiled last year in honor of the legacies of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Coretta Scott King, and the many civil rights leaders who worked alongside them in Boston.

2 days ago · President Melissa Gilliam gives her inaugural address on Sept. 27. The Boston University Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground hosted a celebration Saturday at the George Sherman Union Metcalf Hall in partnership with the City of Boston to honor the legacy of Boston University alum Martin Luther King Jr with Gilliam as a keynote speaker.

Jan 18, 2023 · The new memorial, initiated by a partnership between the City of Boston and Embrace Boston, aims to honor the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King, celebrate their history in Boston, and spark a public conversation on advancing racial and social justice in Boston today.

Free admission for Massachusetts residents on January 20. BOSTON (January 14, 2025)—On Monday, January 20, the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), and Citizens invite the community to commemorate the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at a free open house for Massachusetts residents.