Upcoming Events
Law as an Instrument of Social Change at Howard University School of Law
Howard University School of Law presents the 3rd Annual Pauli Murray Endowed Lecture: "Law as an Instrument of Social Change"
Pauli Murray Workshop, Groton School, Massachusetts
Rosita virtually joins the students and staff of Groton School, Massachusetts for a "Pauli Murray Workshop". Students will learn more about Pauli from history teachers and hear anecdotes from Rosita with a Q&A to follow. Teachers and student leaders will guide the day's conversations.
Interview with Elaine B. Holtz for Women's Spaces Radio Program
Rosita is interviewed (once again!) by Elaine B. Holtz for "Women's Spaces", a radio program on KBBF, 89.1FM. They will discuss the release of Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray's quarter.
Tune in live or listen online at your convenience at www.womensspaces.com.
Town of Chapel Hill Council Naming Committee Meeting
Council Naming Committee meeting at Chapel Hill Town Hall to discuss changing names of Chapel Hill streets to remove reminders of racist history. ChangeTheNames.org is currently working to petition the Town Hall Council to rename a Chapel Hill Street to "Pauli Murray Avenue"
WUNC releases 'Re-introducing Pauli Murray'
Rosita Stevens-Holsey and Angela Mason, executive director of the Pauli Murray Center is interviewed for WUNC North Carolina Public Radio by Leoneda Inge. They discussed the Center, the release of the Pauli Murray quarter and Rosita's book "Pauli Murray: The Life of a Pioneering Feminist & Civil Rights Activist" . Rosita read from her book as well. Also mentioned was an effort by the organization, ChangeTheNames.org, to change the name of a Chapel Hill Street to Pauli Murray Avenue.
Find the interview here: https://www.wunc.org/show/due-south/2024-04-09/re-introducing-pauli-murray
Museum of Durham History event
The Museum of Durham History and Friends of the Durham Library, in partnership with the Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice, proudly present an author talk to cap off Women's History Month, featuring me! Rosita will read from and discuss
"Pauli Murray: The Life of a Pioneering Feminist and Civil Rights Activist." Also on the stage is Angela Mason, executive director of the Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice.
Blacks United in Leadership and Diversity program
Rosita speaks to Washington State's Blacks United in Leadership and Diversity about the release of Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray's quarter
ABC 11's 'Dr. Pauli Murray known for national civil rights work featured on U.S. quarter with hope quote'
ABC 11 releases article with accompanying video featuring Rosita Stevens-Holsey and Pauli Murray Center executive director, Angela Mason.
See news piece here: https://abc11.com/dr-pauli-murray-us-quarter-durham-nc-hillside-high-civil-rights-trailblazer/14545747/
Tennessee Valley Healthcare System Veterans Affairs virtual program
Rosita speaks for the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System Veterans Affairs Women's History Month virtual program, "Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
National Association of Episcopal Schools Conference on DEIJ and Episcopal Identity
Rosita Stevens-Holsey attends the NAES Conference on DEIJ and Episcopal Identity in Baltimore, MD. On March 7th, Rev. Terri Ofori and Rosita give a workshop entitled "Embracing Imago Dei Through the Legacy of Pauli Murray: Enriching Chapel Programs for Beloved Community Building.
Mahalia at Arena Players, Baltimore
The Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray Chapter of the Union of Black Episcopalians celebrates Black History Month and Rosita Stevens-Holsey's birthday for a performance of "Mahalia" by the Arena Players in Baltimore, Maryland.
Pauli Murray Quarter Celebration
Rosita joins the National Organization for Women, the Pauli Murray Center and Howard University School of Law to celebrate the release of Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray's U.S. Mint quarter
A Dialogue About Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
Please join the Black Women's History Committee (of the National Women's History Alliance) for our Black History Month Webinar, "A Dialogue About Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging" on February 24, 2024. The event will be held at 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. EST and is open to the public.
Register for free here: https://nationalwomenshistoryalliance.org/bwhcwebinar
Celebrating the Life & Legacy of Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray
Join us at the Martin Luther King Jr. Libary in Washington DC to celebrate the release of Aunt Pauli's U.S. Mint quarter. Rosita will be among other celebrated guest speakers.
Guests can register here: https://events.womenshistory.org/events/historic-change-celebrating-pauli-murray/
National Women's History Alliance Networking Event - Moving Women's History Forward - Sharing Experiences and Tactics
National Women's History Alliance hosts networking webinar event, "Moving Women's History Forward - Sharing Experiences and Tactics"
Duke School Visit
Rosita joins the students, faculty and staff of Duke School, Durham, NC to discuss Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray
Durham Senior Center hosts Rosita Stevens-Holsey and Jane Hewitt
Rosita Stevens-Holsey and Jane Hewitt discuss Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. EST.
A Conversation About Pauli Murray
A Conversation About Pauli Murray" at Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship and co-sponsored by First Presbyterian Church, Durham, NC.
Durham Congregations in Action
Rosita joins Durham Congregations in Action to speak about Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray at Epworth United Methodist Church, Durham, NC
Gender, Faith and Community Series
First Presbyterian Church, Durham, NC at 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. EST.
U.S. Mint releases Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray quarter today!
The U.S. Mint has released the Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray quarter dollar today. Pauli Murray will be the first honoree of 2024 American Women Quarters Program.
The Tavis Smiley Podcast with Rosita Stevens-Holsey
I am so excited that I was invited to speak on Aunt Pauli’s birthday on the nationally-syndicated Tavis Smiley radio program on KBLA today to discuss her involvement with Brown v. Board of Education and the 2024 Pauli Murray Quarter from the U.S. Mint. What an absolute honor. To listen to the interview, click: https://post.futurimedia.com/kblaam/playlist/listen-12875.html.
Download the free KBLA1580 app or if you have an Alexa device, simply say "Alexa play KBLA", go to kbla1580.com/. For more Tavis Smiley, follow @kbla1580.
BLK Author Expo
Be a part of this community gathering and vendor marketplace celebrating African American authors and their works. The five-hour live book expo will feature 70+ regional authors showcasing books in all genres for all ages. This event is free to attend and open to the public.
Register here: https://www.thebookbutler.com/bax
American Writers Museum Presentation
Rosita will be at the American Writers Museum in Chicago to give a presentation, work with students and also view the Pauli Murray exhibit.
ASALH presents "The Quest for Human Dignity"
Rosita will be speaking with J. Alvin Stout of the Association of the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH). They will be discussing the remarkable life, mission and legacy of Pauli Murray, civil rights activist, attorney, scholar, author, poet, professor, feminist, and Episcopal priest.