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Pauli Murray was a lawyer, scholar, activist, poet & priest. A civil rights leader, their activism set the stage for the desegregation of US schools.

Murray co-founded the National Organization for Women. Ruth Bader Ginsburg credited them for the idea that the 14th amendment could win equality for women.

Murray changed #history & led battles for racial & gender equality. With too many accomplishments to list, we should celebrate their contributions. paulimurraycenter.com/who-is-p… #HistoryRemix

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in reply to Sheril Kirshenbaum

* The Pauli Murray Center uses both s/he & they/them pronouns when discussing Pauli Murray’s life, so this post follows their guidance. Explanation at paulimurraycenter.com/pronouns… /2
in reply to Sheril Kirshenbaum

Excellent biography of Pauli Murray...well worth the read. goodreads.com/book/show/319279…

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