Dan R.
8/4/2025
"Embrace me My sweet embraceable you Embrace me You irreplaceable you" (Ella Fitzgerald) While walking around Boston Common, we saw a large and very odd-looking rounded structure so of course we...
Embrace Boston
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139 Tremont St
Boston, MA 02111
Embrace Boston is a cultural organization dedicated to advancing equity and justice through the remembrance and celebration of civil rights leaders, with a focal point being The Embrace memorial on Boston Common. Designed by artist Hank Willis Thomas, The Embrace serves as a tribute to the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, highlighting their influence and the broader civil rights movement in Boston.
The organization's initiatives include a self-guided digital experience that educates visitors about Boston's civil rights history, the significant contributions of the Kings, and the heroic efforts of local leaders. By fostering community engagement and promoting an inclusive dialogue through art, Embrace Boston endeavors to transform the city into one that genuinely reflects its diverse history and cultural richness.
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karina k.
10/26/2025
A beautiful tribute to peace and love and honoring all people for the sake of humanity. This is a massive structure and it is based in the Boston Commons Park, and it's a great reminder to be kind...
Na'Shota L.
9/2/2025
I had to visit this piece of art! Its very different....depicting MLK Jr and his wife hugging. It attracted a lot of people looking and taking pictures. Im glad I finally got to see it in person.
Cheryl M.
11/19/2023
This new sculpture is worth a visit. The Embrace is based off a photograph of Martin Luther King and his wife Coretta embracing. Love it or hate it, it's very large and they made the area around...
Shirley B.
3/9/2024
I visited my friend in Boston and we were just wandering about in the Boston Common area. I spotted this sculpture from afar and decided to observe it more closely. Apparently it was made by guy...
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