Pauli Murray Shoots Her Shot (1971)

Published: Sept. 25, 2022, 12:05 p.m.

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It\\u2019s September 25th. In 1971, the longtime activist and law professor Pauli Murray wrote a letter to Richard Nixon nominating herself for the vacant Supreme Court seat, even though she admits that the letter will likely make no difference as it \\u201cfinds its way to the wastebasket.\\u201d

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Jody, NIki, and Kellie what the letter represents about Pauli Murray\\u2019s long career of activism, advocacy, and art.

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