We went to the Boston Common today to see the new Martin Luther King Jr. Bronze Sculpture. It took our breath away, honestly. The weather was nasty, a cold rain, but the look of awe from the onlookers would lift any spirit. All ages and colors of humanity gathered around and under the statue engaged and mirroring all sorts of feeling. A powerful tribute to the force of love and the difference it can make in the world.
“The Embrace,” the towering bronze memorial honoring Martin "Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, was unveiled to the public on Friday, the culmination of years of work by Embrace Boston, a racial and economic justice activist group. The celebration of the sculpture, which depicts the hands and arms of the couple in an embrace, featured speakers including Gov. Maura Healey, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, and Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley. "Boston.com
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This day came in with rain, sleet and a few moments of wet snow.
All hands begging for PEACE
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I saw this on NBC news last night and would love to go back to Boston and check it out myself. I am so pleased you posted this great tribute of this amazing piece of art. It is I agree, something to behold.
@ggshearron It was very moving and just oozed love. I hope you get to see it in person. We can't wait to see it at night. It's close enough to Tremont street for those driving by to catch a glimpse too.
What a great sculpture and a lovely collage to show it off from different viewpoints.
Thanks for including the image that inspired it - the artist has done a wonderful job.
Thanks for including the image that inspired it - the artist has done a wonderful job.