2/2: First and last pictures are from two days later after the fence was removed. From the angle behind me, whether intentional or not, it looks like someone protecting themselves from getting hit with a police baton.

#embraceboston #mlk #martinlutherking

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈHONORING THE LEGACY OF THE 1965 FREEDOM RALLY AT THE UNVEILING OF FREEDOM RALLY SQUARE IN BOSTON.

🎢This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine.
This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine,
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.πŸŒ…

#boston #civilrights #civilrightsmovement #history #mlk #freedom #democracy #america #humanrights #dei #equality #music #genz #embracebos #embraceboston #freedomrally

Happening this weekend in Boston:

Embrace Boston
60th Anniversary Of 1965 Freedom Rally

When: April 26, 2025 | 12:00pm

Where: The Embrace, 139 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02108

https://www.embraceboston.org/events/60th-anniversary-of-1965-freedom-rally

We are encouraging people to treat rallies as a way to meet people and organizations, practice being in the streets together, and energize yourselves for the fight ahead. Yes rallies are not the be-all-end-all of resistance but they are a fantastic starting point and they can fill up our emotional tanks to continue doing this work

Also, it is very important to celebrate heroes and memorialize the fallen in antifascism, and Dr. King is both. We'll see you all there.

#Antifascism #Events #Boston #BostonMA #Massachusetts #EmbraceBoston #DrMLKJr

60th Anniversary Of 1965 Freedom Rally - Embrace Boston

Bringing Boston together to dismantle racism and build equity.

Embrace Boston
A year ago today, I attended the "unveiling" of The Embrace at Boston Common. The statue was only covered from the viewpoint of the select audience within the restricted area, almost completely visible to the public behind the stage.
#MLK #martinlutherking #martinlutherkingjr #embraceboston

Artist Behind Controversial MLK Sculpture Responds To Critics | Amanpour and Company

Heated debate has surrounded a new monument commemorating #MartinLutherKing Jr. and his wife #CorettaScottKing. Unveiled in Boston earlier this month, #TheEmbrace sparked backlash and even mockery. Now, artist #HankWillisThomas is speaking out about his work, alongside the Rev. Liz Walker of #EmbraceBoston, the organization that funded the project. #MichelMartin
#PublicMemory #PublicArt
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YrHJ5AbhNA

Artist Behind Controversial MLK Sculpture Responds To Critics | Amanpour and Company

YouTube
At β€œMaking The Embrace” discussion at Mass Design Group, celebrating Hank Willis Thomas’ extraordinary monument to Coretta Scott King and Martin Luther King β€”to be unveiled on Boston Common this Friday. Huge congrats to all. #MLK #MLKDay #Boston #EmbraceBoston #bospoli #mapoli #BosArts