Pauli Murray
Civil rights activist and lawyer
Born
November 20th, 1910
114 years ago
Died
1985
40 years ago — 75 years old
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
United States
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An influential civil rights activist, women's rights activist, and lawyer. Played a key role in formulating legal strategies against racial and gender discrimination. Contributed to the founding of the National Organization for Women. Served as the first African American woman ordained as an Episcopal priest. Authored several significant works, including 'Song in a Weary Throat,' a personal account of the civil rights struggle.
Co-founded the National Organization for Women
Wrote 'Song in a Weary Throat'
First African American woman ordained as an Episcopal priest
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