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Meet The Embrace: New Monument Honoring MLK Jr. & Coretta Scott King Now Open to Public
Meet The Embrace monument. This new, historic, labor of love is now open to the public at the Boston Common. Learn about the design from the artist, Hank Willis Thomas and lead architect Jonathan Evans. And you can learn more about this and everything going on around Boston at meetboston.com.
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Design of ‘The Embrace' Statue Honoring MLK Prompts Varied Response in Boston
When The Embrace monument to Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and his wife, Coretta Scott King, was unveiled last week on Boston Common, it brought a range of emotions. Visitors to Friday’s ceremony reflected on the ways in which King’s quest for civil rights changed the world, as well as the need for continued progress. Yolanda King, daughter of...
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Meet The Embrace: New Monument to Honor MLK Jr. & Coretta Scott King on Boston Common
Meet the Embrace. A monument in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his wife Coretta Scott King now lives in the Boston Common.
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Black-Tie Kicks: Inside the Star-Studded Sneaker Gala Celebrating ‘The Embrace'
In celebration of the unveiling of the new Embrace monument in Boston, Embrace Boston hosted the “Embrace Gala,” where guests brought their best foot forward. Derek Zagami shows us the best sneaker looks of the night.
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The Embrace: Unveiling — Full Program
Join Latoyia Edwards, Glenn Jones and Priscilla Casper as The Embrace statue is unveiled on Boston Common.
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‘Everyone Belongs': Attendees of Embrace Statue Unveiling Honor MLK's Legacy
Dozens gathered at Boston Common to witness the unveiling of The Embrace statue honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King. Pratema Patil took her children because she wanted them to experience a historic moment. “It’s a way of showing them that things can get better cities can grow, voting matters, civic engagement matters, and there is...
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Former Gov. Deval Patrick's Speech on the Embrace Memorial
The statue shows the intertwined arms of Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, inspired by a photo of the couple smiling together moments after he won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964.
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‘Love 360': Latoyia Edwards Interviews Yolanda Renee King, MLK's Granddaughter
NBC10 Boston’s Latoyia Edwards was so impressed by Yolanda King’s speech at Friday’s unveiling of ‘The Embrace’ that she called her back up on the stage for an impromptu interview.
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‘An Amazing and Wonderful Occasion': King Family Speaks at ‘The Embrace' Unveiling
Martin Luther King III, his wife Arndrea Waters King and their daughter Yolanda King spoke at Friday’s unveiling of “The Embrace,” a memorial honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King.
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King Family Talks ‘Power of Love' and Boston's Monument to MLK, Coretta Scott
What does Boston’s new monument celebrating the love of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King bring to mind for their descendants? “Strength,” said Martin Luther King III ahead of the unveiling of The Embrace statue. “Perseverance and the power of love,” said his teenage daughter, Yolanda King, taking the words right out of her mother’s mouth....
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Rep. Pressley at Embrace Unveiling: ‘It's a Glorious Day'
Rep. Ayanna Pressley says she draws strength and inspiration from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s example.
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Gov. Healey on Embrace Statue: ‘It's an Affirmation of Dr. King's Legacy'
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey said the Embrace Memorial on Boston Common is an affirmation of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy.
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Michelle Wu: Embrace Statue ‘Is a Culmination of So Much'
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu discusses the historic memorial being unveiled in the Boston Common Friday.
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PHOTOS: The Embrace Unveiled on Boston Common
People gathered at the Boston Common on Friday afternoon for the unveiling of The Embrace, a new memorial honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King.
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Lead Designer of the Embrace Memorial Speaks on Work Done
Johnathan Evans speaks on all the work that made the Embrace Memorial possible.
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Embrace Boston Director: King Monument to Provide ‘A Sense of Future for Our City'
Imari Paris Jeffries, executive director of Embrace Boston, spoke to NBC10 Boston on Friday about the importance of “The Embrace” memorial.
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Deval Patrick: King Memorial a ‘Wonderful Reminder of the Power of Building Community'
Former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick spoke with NBC10 Boston’s Malcolm Johnson at Friday’s unveiling of “The Embrace” on Boston Common.
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Years in the Making, ‘The Embrace' Will Soon Be Boston Common's Newest Landmark
The artist who made the work of art, Hank Willis Thomas, said he sees “this as a call to action, a call to love,” as the monument honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King.
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TODAY Speaks to Artist, King Family About New MLK Jr., Coretta Scott King Memorial
A new tribute for civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr. and his wife, Coretta Scott King, is being unveiled Friday in Boston. TODAY’s Craig Melvin spoke with the artist and members of the King family about the new memorial that highlights their love that was sparked right her in the city. “The Embrace” sculpture was inspired by a...
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The Main Message of The Embrace Monument Is Love, Architect Says
The 22-foot high bronze sculpture, sitting on a circular granite plaza, is much more than just a monument to MLK’s life and legacy.