Martin Luther King Jr.’s Son Praises ‘Embrace’ Statue Amid Mixed Reactions: ‘Opinions Are Like Butts, Everybody’s Got One’

A Martin Luther King Jr. statue was unveiled just days before the annual holiday commemorating the civil rights activist. Since then, the tribute sculpture has sparked online debates about its appearance and representation. Titled The Embrace, the artwork highlights a hug MLK and his wife, Coretta Scott King, shared in 1964. Martin and Coretta embraced after learning he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. The bronze artwork features the couple’s intertwined arms but no heads. Artist Hank Willis Thomas created the sculpture, adding details like Coretta’s pearl bracelet, King’s cuffed suit jacket, and wedding bands. The activist’s son Martin Luther… Read Full Article