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One year ago today, Embrace Boston, Hank Willis Thomas, MASS Design Group, and Art Processors, along with other partners, unveiled The Embrace Memorial and the 1965 Freedom Plaza on the Boston Common, the first public park in our nation.
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The Boston Public Library was filled with historians and neighbors alike. Dr. Imari Paris Jeffries sat down with Sarah Botstein of PBS's The American Revolution to talk about our nation's history. Thank you to all who came to support this impactful conversation.
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A new home deserves a proper welcome. Embrace Boston brought salsa!
To everyone who showed up and made space for one another: this festival came alive because of you. Thank you for showing us what belonging looks like when an entire city decides to carry it together.
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Our community partners lined the streets of Downtown Crossing, sharing resources and connecting with neighbors throughout Embrace Massó "¡Con Salsa!" 🤝 Thank you to our partners for the work you do every day for our Boston's communities.
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Join us this Sunday for Blackout Night at Purpose, an evening created for individuals of the African Diaspora to gather, witness, and reflect together in a space built entirely for community. 🖤
🎟️ See the link for more details: huntingtontheatre.org/blacko…
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Embrace Massó "¡Con Salsa!" brought Downtown Crossing to life this weekend, celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with the whole city. At Embrace Boston, we build gatherings where unity isn't just spoken about, it's felt.
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RT @DOW280TEN: @aurorasprose9 nosferaru is ageless too😳😂
🫶I hope your day was fantastic
I got to volunteer at Masso Con Salsa t.co/…
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Embrace Massó "¡Con Salsa!" opens its doors to the organizations shaping our communities every day.
Meet our community partners who are ready to connect with you throughout the festival.
Join us tomorrow at 3PM at in Downtown Crossing. Come through and join the party! 🎊 🥁 🎶
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We’re bringing Embrace Massó "¡Con Salsa!" to the heart of Boston 🎉
Imari Paris Jeffries, joined José Massó on NBC10 Boston to share why this year's celebration matters.
Join us on Saturday, September 12th, at 3PM in Downtown Crossing for a communal celebration! 💃 🎶 🎺
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The Drum Major for Justice Award celebrates artists whose commitment to social justice is demonstrated within their craft. This year, we're honored to present Yvette Modestin with this honor.
Join us on Saturday, September 12, to honor this year's recipient and celebrate!
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Embrace Massó "¡Con Salsa!" is made possible by community support. Thank you to our sponsors, coalition, and everyone who helped bring this celebration to life. 🧡
Join us on Sept 12th at 3 PM in Downtown Boston. All are welcome! Register now via our website. 💃 🎺 🎶
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José Massó and Imari Paris Jeffries sat down with NBC10 Boston to preview the return of Embrace Massó "¡Con Salsa!" Embrace Boston brings the festival to the public with an exciting performance from El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico! Join us on September 12th for a great celebration!
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“I believe that you know our faith should influence our politics.”
Rev. Art Gordon of Peoples Baptist Church talks about what it means to let his mission as a preacher guide his politics and to be a truth-teller in a divided moment.
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“Our history is one that is focused on justice.”
Rev. Art Gordon of Peoples Baptist Church talks about the unique tradition of the Black Church and its constant role in fighting for justice in America.
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“He was a man of the people.”
Embrace President & CEO Imari Paris Jeffries stopped by GBH’s Culture Show and reflected on what made Jaylen Brown different in Boston: he showed up, listened, and built real relationships with the community beyond the basketball court.
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World Cups and Tall Ships can bring people downtown. But they can’t be the only reason Boston comes alive.
Imari Paris Jeffries argues that sustaining that energy means rethinking some of the restrictions that have made the city feel a little too stuffy.
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"A democracy that has to answer to all of its people, not just the ones already inside the tent, is the strongest one we can build."
Danielle Allen, Ph.D., explains how bringing all-party primaries to Massachusetts (by voting Yes on Ballot Question 3) makes every voter heard.
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Growing up in many Caribbean households, the dream was often clear: become a doctor, a lawyer, or choose another "safe" profession.
For Rixy, there was just one problem.
She couldn't stop drawing.
Sometimes the thing you've always done is the thing you're meant to become.
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Conservative lawmakers say they're targeting birthright citizenship in U.S. territories like Puerto Rico to get rid of birth tourism. But if you look deeper, there are big legal and constitutional implications at play.
Here are a few things to know.
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"People Love Art. They Just Don't Always Respect Artists."
Everyone celebrates creativity until it's time to pay for it.
Watch the full conversation on the Good Trouble YouTube channel.
#GoodTrouble #EmbraceBoston #Artists #CreativeEconomy #BostonArts #SupportArtists
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