Sisters who marched with MLK in Boston educate next generation
Sisters Glynnette and Beverly Byron were a part of a 20,000-person crowd back in April 1965.
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Sisters Glynnette and Beverly Byron were a part of a 20,000-person crowd back in April 1965.
With President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration falling on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, members of the Black community in Boston said the coincidence generates some complicated feelings for them.
A special tribute concert in Boston will recognize the night 56 years ago when James Brown brought peace to the city, one day after Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassinated.
Families joined in celebration at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Legacy Annual Open House hosted in partnership with Citizens and the MFA.
Through songs, poems and moments of reflections, the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is being remembered.
Monday is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and there are plenty of ways to celebrate his life and legacy in Boston.
There has been mixed reaction to "The Embrace" monument on Boston Common honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy.
"It's not just a face or a statue–it is the idea of actual embracing," said Reverand Liz Walker.
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Inspired by a photograph of the civil rights activists hugging each other, "The Embrace," a 22-foot-tall bronze sculpture by artist Hank Willis Thomas, will be unveiled at Boston Common on January 13.
The grant to King Boston will support the creation of the sculpture memorial, featuring interlocking arms and entitled "The Embrace," on Boston Common.
To honor the life and legacy of MLK students watched the entire "I Have A Dream" speech and wrote letters to Dr. King.
Work on a roughly 22-foot-high bronze sculpture depicting four arms embracing is expected to begin in March after years of planning.
A striking new memorial honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King is coming to the Boston Common.
Several hundred volunteers packed the gym at Lynn Vocational High School for a Day of Service to honor Martin Luther King Jr.
The public is invited to weigh in on the five designs.
In the wake of Dr. Martin Luther King's murder 50 years ago, the likes of James Brown & Robert Kennedy stepped up calm the fury. Who is out there now to do the same?
Boston, like many cities and towns across the country, held a special tribute to honor Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and legacy.
In 1965, Boston saw the first civil rights protests held in the northeast.
Boston has put out a call for artists to submit designs for a new Martin Luther King Jr. memorial in Boston.
It was a day of action and of service. On Monday, folks from all races honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
The annual breakfast honoring Martin Luther King Jr is the nation's longest-running event dedicated to his legacy.
The Ipswich community farm has a mission deeply rooted in growing and giving.
The Minnesota Twins and Major League Baseball are investigating Jarren Duran's allegation that a fan he pointed his middle finger at during a game had told the Boston Red Sox outfielder to kill himself.
Massachusetts State Police Sgt. Scott Quigley pleaded not guilty to motor vehicle homicide in connection with a deadly 2023 crash in Woburn.
Trevor Story homered and drove in five runs to lead the Boston Red Sox over the Minnesota Twins 9-5.
The WBZ Weather Team is issuing a NEXT Weather Alert for the likelihood of some thunderstorms Wednesday night into Thursday morning.
Massachusetts State Police Sgt. Jennifer Penton was arraigned Wednesday on a perjury charge in connection to the investigation into the death of recruit Enrique Delgado-Garcia.
Today is One Boston Day, a day for the city to remember the lives lost in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings and encourage acts of kindness in the community.
Massachusetts State Police Sgt. Scott Quigley pleaded not guilty to motor vehicle homicide in connection with a deadly 2023 crash in Woburn.
Some business groups are objecting to the paper bag fee that's part of an environmental bond bill in Massachusetts.
The Minnesota Twins and Major League Baseball are investigating Jarren Duran's allegation that a fan he pointed his middle finger at during a game had told the Boston Red Sox outfielder to kill himself.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Two Massachusetts residents have been diagnosed with measles, the Department of Public Health confirmed Friday.
There's a new drug that can help early morning shift workers stay awake and alert, a study out of Boston found.
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
A Dorchester woman says Boston Police opened fire through her closed apartment door and the bullets went into her 5-year-old son's bedroom.
The I-Team has learned the Massachusetts Dept. of Health wants to take away pepper spray and non-lethal restraints from Tewksbury State Hospital safety officers.
Frankie Rodenbaugh died just days after his babysitter allegedly left him in a car, strapped in his seat for hours with no food or water.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
Another movie theater in Massachusetts is closing its doors. The Route One Cinema Pub in North Attleboro will shut down in May.
The bill would ban single-use plastic bags and implement a 10-cent fee for paper bags at Massachusetts stores.
Easter is today. Stores like Market Basket, Big Y and Stop & Shop have shared whether they'll be open or closed for the holiday.
Clover Food Lab, a vegetarian restaurant chain in the Boston area, has let the state know it may have to lay off 182 workers.
The James Beard Awards announced their 2026 finalists. Here are the New England restaurants and chefs up for honors.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
The Minnesota Twins and Major League Baseball are investigating Jarren Duran's allegation that a fan he pointed his middle finger at during a game had told the Boston Red Sox outfielder to kill himself.
Trevor Story homered and drove in five runs to lead the Boston Red Sox over the Minnesota Twins 9-5.
The Boston Celtics will play the Philadelphia 76ers in round one of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran, who has spoken about his past struggles with mental health, said a fan made a personal comment that crossed the line.
Byron Buxton homered twice and Mick Abel pitched seven sharp innings as the Minnesota Twins beat the Boston Red Sox 6-0.
A soccer coach in Ludlow, Massachusetts plans to pay it forward after winning big on a lottery scratch ticket.
The Rumney Rocks Climbing Area is partially closed as nesting peregrine falcons could attack rock climbers.
A Cape Air plane had to return to Nantucket, Massachusetts after part of a door opened up mid-flight.
Hot dogs and fries at Fenway Park just got an upgrade. Boston Red Sox fans can now have lobster on their ballpark favorites.
A small restaurant and convenience store on Nantucket, Massachusetts keeps selling big lottery winners.