Pauli Murray: Breaking Barriers of Race and Gender

The video explores the life and legacy of Pauli Murray, a queer Black lawyer, poet, and civil rights activist. It highlights her struggles with gender and racial discrimination, her contributions to civil rights law, and her personal challenges with gender identity. Pauli's work laid the groundwork for the concept of intersectionality, emphasizing how overlapping identities can lead to multiple levels of discrimination. Despite personal and professional challenges, Pauli's legacy continues to inspire change and advocate for equality.

What challenges did Pauli Murray face in her early education?

• She was the only Black student and faced gender discrimination.

• She was denied admission due to financial issues.

• She struggled with language barriers.

• She was not interested in academics.

What term did Pauli Murray coin to describe the intersection of gender and racial discrimination?

• Jane Crow

• Gender Bias

• Racial Inequality

• Intersectional Discrimination

Which landmark case was influenced by Pauli Murray's work?

• Loving v. Virginia

• Brown v. Board of Education

• Roe v. Wade

• Plessy v. Ferguson

How did Pauli Murray express her personal struggles?

• By writing and poetry

• By painting

• Through public speeches

• Through music

What significant role did Pauli Murray take on in 1977?

• First Black woman Supreme Court Justice

• First Black woman priest in the Episcopal Church

• First Black woman astronaut

• First Black woman senator