Pauli Murray is Black History

About this episode

Imara Jones highlights the contributions of queer trailblazer Pauli Murray during Black History Month, featuring discussions with experts on Murray's legacy and a moment of Trans Joy.

Happy Black History Month! This week Imara gives some extra love to a queer trailblazer that not too many are familiar with – Pauli Murray – a gender nonconforming attorney, theologist and civil rights activist. Their legal work led to the eventual recognition of sex discrimination under the US Constitution. First, Imara speaks with Professor Brittney Cooper about how Murray’s life and work fits into the larger narrative of public Black intellectuals. Then, Imara sits down with Angela T. Mason, Executive Director of the Pauli Murray Center For History and Social Justice who shares how future generations can continue to honor Murray’s legacy.  In this week's moment of Trans Joy, DJ and sound designer Jazmine T Green tells us about mixing music for a trans dance party. Send your trans joy recommendations to translash_podcast @ translash [dot] org  Follow TransLash Media @translashmedia on TikTok , Instagram , Threads , Bluesky , and Facebook . Follow Imara Jones on Instagram ( @Imara_jones_ ), Threads (@ imara_jones_ ), Bluesky (@ imarajones.bsky.social ), X ( @ImaraJones ) Follow our guests on social media:  @paulimurraycenter  IG: @professor_crunk bluesky…

People in this episode

Host: Imara Jones

Guests: Brittney Cooper, Angela T. Mason

Topics covered

• Black History Month
• queer trailblazers
• civil rights activism
• gender nonconformity
• legal work
• trans joy

Keywords

• Pauli Murray
• Black History
• civil rights
• queer activism
• gender nonconforming
• trans joy
• Brittney Cooper
• Angela T. Mason

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Pauli Murray Center For History and Social Justice

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