Examine the life, work, and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray, whose groundbreaking contributions as a legal scholar, civil rights activist, feminist, poet, and Episcopal priest helped reshape American law and society. Trace Murray's journey from her formative years in Durham to her influence on the Civil Rights and Women's Rights movements, and explore how the Pauli Murray Center continues to address historical inequities through education, preservation, and public engagement.
Angela M. Mason (née Thorpe), the Executive Director of the Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice, is a cultural heritage leader, public historian, and scholar based in Durham, North Carolina. For more than a decade, she has worked to preserve and share stories of the Black Southern experience and the histories of marginalized communities.
Most recently, Angela served as director of the North Carolina African American Heritage Commission, where she led the Commission's transition to an independent division of the North Carolina Department of Natural & Cultural Resources. She holds degrees in History from the University of Florida and the University of North Carolina Greensboro, with a concentration in Museum Studies. Her work is grounded in community care, equity, and the belief that history can strengthen communities and shape the future.
