Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Breakfast Committee

When Black women speak, people pay attention. Whether in activism, politics, literature, sports, or entertainment, their words and actions leave a legacy that cannot be erased. This #WomensHistoryMonth, we celebrate the brilliance of Black women, which shines through every year. https://lnkd.in/gCzbi7A6 #WhenBlackWomenSpeak

What became known as Bloody Sunday occurred #OnThisDay in 1965 in Selma, Alabama. The march was named for the 600 marchers who were attacked while crossing Edmund Pettus Bridge. Law enforcement officers attacked unarmed marchers with billy clubs and sprayed tear gas. Activist Amelia Boynton Robinson was brutally beaten by Alabama state troopers during the march. This photo drew national attention to the cause of civil rights and captured the brutality of the African American voting rights struggle. Robinson was a leading organizer of the march, working directly with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC). Robinson had a history of activism, co-founding the Dallas County Voters League in 1933, and held African American voter registration drives in Selma from the 1930s to the 1950s. Later that year, the Voting Rights Act passed, a landmark federal achievement of the 1960s Civil Rights Movement. #APeoplesJourney #ANationsStory #WomensHistoryMonth ?? Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, ? 1965 Spider Martin.

The Authentic Caribbean Foundaton and its founder Andrew Sharpe was gifted with the MLK Drum Major Award at The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Breakfast for the many years of community leadership and exemplary work in Boston and the Caribbean. it was an honor to stand with the icon Angela Y. Davis. We are proud to continue the work and follow the words of Martin Luther King - "Make a career of humanity. Commit yourself to the noble struggle for equal rights. You will make a better person of yourself, a greater nation of your country, and a finer world to live in." We want to say special thanks to the St. Cyprian's Episcopal Church and Union United Methodist Church for this award. #awards #Massachusetts #MLKDay

This February, the City of Boston is honoring Black history, culture, and contributions with a dynamic lineup of events celebrating resilience, excellence, and community. And this is just the beginning—there’s more to come! Stay tuned for announcements on upcoming programs, performances, and discussions. Let’s come together to learn, reflect, and uplift.

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Here are some photos from our 55th Annual MLK Memorial Breakfast. The program included remarks from our state and local officials, the Drum Major Award presentation, the high scholarship award presentation, a moving keynote by Dr. Angela Davis and morning filled with community and love. Enjoy!

Happy Black History Month

Embrace Boston joined hundreds of community leaders and changemakers at the annual @Bostonmlkbreakfast. Together, we honored the legacy of Dr. King and Coretta Scott King, reflecting on their enduring impact and the work ahead to create a more just and equitable future. It was a powerful gathering of voices united in the spirit of hope, justice, and community. #EmbraceBoston #MLKWeekend ??: @soulsolidvisual

Thank you for joining and for your continued support! We hope that you truly enjoyed the breakfast and we hope to see you again next year.

Thank you for your continued sponsorship and support! We hope that you enjoyed the breakfast and left feeling inspired, hopeful and liberated. We hope to see you again at our 2026 breakfast!