St. Titus’ Episcopal Service in honor of Pauli Murray
A wonderful service in honor of the Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray was held on July 1, 2010 – the 25th anniversary of her death – at St. Titus Episcopal Church, North Carolina. Bishop Michael Curry from the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina presided.
Bishop Michael B. Curry, Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina
Three members of the Pauli Murray Steering Committee — Charmaine McKissick-Melton, Rev. Dwyian N. Davis and Mary McClintock-Fulkerson — read from Pauli Murray’s writings and offered remarks. The theme of the service was social justice.
To read Dr. Charmaine McKissick-Melton’s presentation:
click here
To read Rev. Dwyian N. Davis’ presentation, click here
To read Mary McClintock-Fulkerson’s presentation, click here
For a full program from the service, click here
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See this acting tour de force at Dunbarton Chapel, Howard University West Campus, 2900 Van Ness NW, Washington DC 20008
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Cake, Celebration and Poetry with local artists and members of Pauli Murray’s family
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