Boston unveils "Embrace" sculpture of MLK and Coretta Scott King - NBC News
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 Embrace - Wikipedia
In 2017, the Boston Foundation and Embrace Boston (formerly King Boston), an organization dedicated to establishing a memorial to Martin Luther King Jr. in Boston, put out a call for …
'The Embrace' Unveiled in Boston | Boston.gov
Jan 18, 2023 · The Embrace is a bronze figural abstraction based on a photo of an embrace between Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King after he won the Nobel Peace Prize …
Memorial - Embrace Boston
The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King met in Boston in 1952. The Embrace is a memorial to their love and leadership. Inspired by a photograph of the Kings embracing, it …
Mayor Michelle Wu Announces 2025 Day of Celebration in ... - Boston…
2 days ago · Mayor Michelle Wu announced today, that in partnership with Boston University, the City of Boston will present "A Day of Celebration in Honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr" …
Martin Luther King, Jr. & Boston, MA | History & Events
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 …
In Boston, ‘The Embrace’ Honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s …
Jan 15, 2023 · In 1965, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. led a rally from Roxbury, a predominantly Black neighborhood in Boston, to the Boston Common. With the crowd of …
The Real, Essential Backstory of ‘the Embrace’ - Boston Magazine
Feb 28, 2023 · On April 23, 1965, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., addressed a large rally at the Boston Common, after completing a protest march from Roxbury. / Photo by Bettman via Getty Images
Honoring Dr. King: A Commitment to Justice and Equity in Boston
Jan 17, 2025 · Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” This quote resonates deeply in the City of Boston, which continues to …
Opinion | The Buddies' Club and Boston’s civil rights struggle
4 days ago · The imposing bronze sculpture by Hank Willis Thomas honors the love and legacy of civil rights leaders Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and his wife Coretta Scott King, who met as …