Today Episcopalians, historians, educators and more celebrate the remarkable life, legacy and ministry of Pauli Murray. With Aunt Pauli as a glowing inspiration, we can continue growing, connecting, and deepening our commitment to her vision of justice, equality, and inclusion.

Rosita visits Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School in Upper Marlboro, Maryland to speak to students about Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray. Thanks to Dr. Yvette Thomasson, Professional School Counselor for the invitation. Rosita introduces the high school students and staff to Pauli Murray using the award winning documentary, "My Name is Pauli Murray".

Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray’s birthday is November 20th. Celebrate Pauli Murray’s Birthday with the Pauli Murray Center on Saturday, November 16th! Join our special drop-in celebration from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., featuring free entry and the chance to explore our inaugural exhibit. Stop by to say hello, and indulge in a delicious custom Pauli Murray cupcake from Ro Cake Studio.

Rosita is invited to speak on the Living Legacy Project (LLP) webinar as part of their 2024 Education Series. “Who Knew?: Civil Rights Activists Who Led the Movement from Behind the Scenes” focuses on the story of Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray and is moderated by The Rev. Laura Ingersol, LLP Board Member and features Angela Thorpe Mason, Executive Director of the Pauli Murray Center, along with Rosita.

Rosita Stevens-Holsey travels to Durham to speak to educators and librarians with Durham Public Schools (DPS) during a Professional Development session. Rosita discusses the life and legacy of her aunt, Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray and introduces her book (co-authored by Terry Catasús Jennings), “Pauli Murray: The Life of a Pioneering Feminist & Civil Rights Activist”. Charlene Martin-Klein, K-12 Social Studies Specialist with DPS invited Rosita to speak at the session.

Rosita attends a book signing at The House at 1229 in Washington, DC to hear Clara Bingham speak about her book, “The Movement: How Women’s Liberation Transformed America 1963 - 1973”. Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray is prominently featured in the book.

Rosita Stevens-Holsey is invited to the Karen Hunter Show on SiriusXM on September 10, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. Karen interviews Rosita about Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray and the recently opened Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice (PMC). Joining the conversation is PMC Board Chair, Jesse Huddleston. Be sure to tune in.

Rosita Stevens-Holsey returns for a second time to the Tavis Smiley Show on KBLA. Tavis will interview Rosita about her aunt, Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray and discuss the grand opening of the Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice in Durham, NC which was held on September 7, 2024. For more info about the show, please visit: www.tavissmileyshow.com.

The Reverend Valerie Mayo of St. Titus’ Episcopal Church invites Rosita Stevens-Holsey to speak at 8:30 a.m. EST and at 10:30 a.m. at their Holy Eucharist services. Rosita will speak about Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray. Please join us at 400 Moline St., Durham, NC 27707.

Please join us at Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray's childhood home from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at 906 Carroll Street, Durham, North Carolina for the grand opening of the Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice. Her home is a National Historic Landmark and a National Treasure. There are only 39 NHL sites located in the state of North Carolina. As of May 2024 there are 2,600 national historic landmarks in the United States of America. Enjoy songs, a poetry hour, benedictions, community tabling, listen to excerpts from Pauli’s writings and oral histories, a community concert and remarks from family members, local officials and PMC leadership.

Just before the Pauli Murray Center (PMC) grand opening on September 7th, staff and board members enjoy a delicious meal at Nanas Rockwood in Durham, NC to celebrate the occasion.

Join the National Women’s History Alliance (NWHA) as we celebrate Women’s Equality Day. Rosita, NWHA’s Executive VP, introduces the 2025 Women’s History Month Theme, "Moving Forward Together: Women Educating & Inspiring Generations". Since 1987 the National Women's History Alliance has created the annual theme. Many corporations, government agencies, military departments, organizations and groups often use our theme for their events each year.

Rosita attends a private tour of Durham Public Schools new site, Murray-Massenburg Elementary School. The tour is held for family members of the school’s namesakes. This school was named for Pauli Murray and Betty Massenburg. We expect Murray and Fitzgerald members to proudly attend.

Elaine B. Holtz of Women’s Spaces invites Rosita Stevens-Holsey for a third interview. They will be discussing National Organization for Women co-founder, Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray during the interview. Women’s Spaces is a radio program broadcast on KBBF, 89.1 FM.

Rosita travels to the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture to view the opening of the exhibit “iWitness: Media & the Movement: Civil Rights Through Radio, Television, Photography & the Press”. Rosita collaborated with Robert Parker, Chief Curator & Director of Interpretation, Collections and Education at the Museum to loan two items (two early writings of Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray) for the exhibit.

For the 50th Anniversary of women's ordination to the priesthood in the Episcopal Church, Rosita travels with the organization, Black Episcopal Clergywomen and their Allies to Cypress Hills Cemetery to lay flowers on Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray’s grave where she is laid to rest along with her partner, Irene Barlow, her two aunts, Pauline Fitzgerald Dame, Sarah Fitzgerald Small, and Irene's mother, Mary Barlow. Rev. Cheryl Parris will lead a brief service at the gravesite and Rosita will offer remarks, as well.

For the 50th Anniversary of women's ordination to the priesthood in the Episcopal Church, Rosita travels to Brooklyn to join members of the organization, Black Episcopal Clergywomen and their Allies to commemorate the occasion at St. Thomas Episcopal Church. Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray is honored not only because of women’s ordination to the priesthood but because she was the first Black female priest in the Episcopal Church. The event will include a homily by Rosita with a luncheon to follow.

Pastor Jennifer Manis invites Rosita to speak about Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray at Grace and Holy Spirit Church in Cortland, New York. Rosita signed copies of the book, “Pauli Murray: The Life of a Pioneering Feminist & Civil Rights Activist”.

Rev. April Stace invites Rosita Stevens-Holsey to speak at Church of the Epiphany in Trumansburg, New York. Rosita will speak about the legacy of her aunt, Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray. Rosita signed copies of the book, “Pauli Murray: The Life of a Pioneering Feminist & Civil Rights Activist”.

Rosita travels to National Museum of African American History and Culture to view the exhibit, “Forces for Change: Mary McLeod Bethund and Black Women’s Activism” at the NMAAHC in Washington DC. Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray is part of this exhibit. The Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice has loaned the NMAAHC early editions of Pauli Murray’s written works to be displayed in this exhibit through 2026.

Rosita travels to Indianapolis for Aunt Pauli's Feast Day celebration, invited by Deacon Cathy Scott of The Episcopal Church of All Saints. The Racial Justice and Education Team of Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis and The Episcopal Church of All Saints will celebrate on June 29th at 3:00 p.m. Rosita will speak at 3:00 p.m. with a Liturgy at 4:00 p.m. Reception to follow. The Union of Black Episcopalians hosted a luncheon prior to the event at St. Philips Episcopal Church.

The Pauli Murray Center's Quarter Release Celebration at the Hayti Heritage Center in Durham, NC features song and remarks by Jesse Huddleston, PMC's Board Chair, remarks from Stephanie Davis of the Fitzgerald family, Sangodare Wallace of the Black Feminist Film School and Angela Lee, Hayti's Executive Director. Panel discussion with Rosita Stevens-Holsey, Murray Family Matriarch and Beth Ione Ward, PMC Board Member and moderated by Angela Thorpe Mason, PMC Executive Director.

Celebrate Juneteenth in the West End at this event sponsored by West End/Lyon Park Legacy Project.

As Vice President of the Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray Chapter of the Union of Black Episcopalians (UBE), Rosita participates in UBE's 56th Annual Virtual Business Meeting.

The Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island Center for Reconciliation, Province I, invites Rosita Stevens-Holsey to discuss her Aunt, Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray and her book, "Pauli Murray: The Life of a Pioneering Feminist & Civil Rights Activist" with their members.

The Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island Center for Reconciliation, Province I, invites Rosita Stevens-Holsey to discuss her Aunt, Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray and her book, "Pauli Murray: The Life of a Pioneering Feminist & Civil Rights Activist".

Please join us by registering here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_x-p37XDjQqe5PhgoFXsgng#/registration

Rosita meets with Josie Cox, author of "Women Money Power: The Rise and Fall of Economic Equality" in Washington, D.C.