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' 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 in 1964.
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 reflects the power of collective action, the role of women in the freedom movement, and the forging of solidarity out of mutual empathy and vulnerability.
Mayor Michelle Wu Announces 2025 Day of Celebration in ... - Boston…
Jan 22, 2025 · 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" on Saturday, January 25 at 12:00 p.m. at Metcalf Hall on the second floor of the George Sherman Union at Boston University, located at 775 Commonwealth Avenue in Boston.
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 rights leaders who worked alongside them in Boston.
How Boston Helped Shape the Life of Martin Luther King, Jr."
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.
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 strive for equity and justice.
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 20,000 singing and chanting...
Here are the events happening on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Boston …
Jan 20, 2025 · Here is a list of events honoring Dr. King in Boston. MLK Jr. Day events. The 55th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast was held at the Omni Boston Hotel in the Seaport. It began at 9 a.m., and ...
‘The Embrace’ sculpture celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr ... - PBS
Jan 16, 2023 · In 1964, 35-year-old Martin Luther King Jr. celebrated his Nobel Peace Prize with an embrace of his wife, Coretta. Now another celebration based on that moment, the unveiling of a...
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