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Controversial Statue Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King Unveiled in Boston

Controversial Statue Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King Unveiled in Boston

A statue honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his wife, Coretta Scott King, in Boston has sparked controversy and backlash due to its ambiguous appearance. The statue, named “The Embrace,” was designed by Brooklyn-based artist Hank Willis Thomas and was commissioned by entrepreneur Paul English as a result of calls for a memorial to Dr. King that have spanned several decades. The statue was intended to reference a famous photograph of the couple embracing after King won the Nobel Peace Prize.

Critics have taken issue with the fact that the statue only depicts the couple’s arms embracing, and not their heads. Some have described it as disrespectful, while others have called it a “waste of money” or even sexually suggestive. Seneca Scott, a cousin of Coretta Scott King, called the statue an “insult” to his family.

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Martin Luther King

However, Martin Luther King III has expressed his appreciation for the statue.

saying that it represents something that brings people together. The artist, Hank Willis Thomas, has defended the statue, stating that it is not only a monument to King and Scott King, but also a monument to love and the power it holds. The nonprofit group behind the statue, Embrace Boston, has said that the statue is intended to inspire visitors to reflect on the values of racial and economic justice that both Kings espoused.

Despite the mixed reactions.

the statue remains on display on Boston Common and continues to spark discussions about how best to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights movement. It serves as a reminder of the ongoing conversations about how to acknowledge and remember important historical figures and events in a way that is both meaningful and respectful.

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A bronze statue honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King in Boston has received mixed reactions online for being ambiguous in appearance.
The statue, called “The Embrace,” was designed by Brooklyn-based artist Hank Willis Thomas and was commissioned by entrepreneur Paul English.
It references a famous photo of King and his wife, Coretta, hugging after King won the Nobel Peace Prize.

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BostonMLKStatue

The sculpture is intended to emphasize the power of collective action, the role of women as leaders, and the forging of new bonds of solidarity out of mutual empathy and vulnerability.
Reactions have been mixed, with some praising the sculpture’s beauty and power, while others criticized it as a waste of money or sexually suggestive.
There has been online discussion about issues of historicity and how to honor the civil rights leader’s legacy.
Embrace Boston, a nonprofit focused on arts and racial justice, that helped fund the statute, said in a statement the work was “an incredible milestone in our journey towards Boston’s future.”

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