The Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice and Jubilee! Community of Asheville co-sponsored a series of online discussions with activists about the lessons they have learned working long-term with people who share their goals but not all of their identities. 

The purpose of these events was to seed a model of dialogue rooted in honest conversation, learning to hear from another person‘s perspective, discovery of life experience and challenges. Our hope is that we can open new avenues for effective and mutually respectful activism among people in our communities while simultaneously recognizing and holding the injuries caused by white supremacy. 

Questions? Contact: info@paulimurraycenter.com

Upcoming Events

Rev. Nontombi Naomi Tutu & Rose Bator

Thursday, May 20, 2021
6:30 PM – 7:45 PM (ET)

Our first event was with the Rev. Nontombi Naomi Tutu, Associate Rector of All Saints Beverly Hills, and faith leader Rose Bator, facilitated by the Rev. Tami Forte Logan. They discussed their work for racial justice and healing and the wisdom they have gained from co-founding and co-facilitating a series of women’s retreats, Sister-Sojourners, bringing together women from the United States and South Africa to learn from and with one another, discovering shared visions and dreams. This session was also supported by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UNC-Asheville.

Dr. Sally Roesch Wagner & Mamabear

Thursday, June 3, 2021
6:30 PM – 7:45 PM (ET)

Our second event was with historian and feminist scholar Dr. Sally Roesch Wagner and Mohawk Nation Bear Clan Mother, Mamabear. They discussed their collaboration to highlight the role of Indigenous women in the early women’s history movement. The conversation was facilitated by poet, coach, and faith leader Kimberly Gaubault (McCrae).

Elaine O'Neal & Dr. Kaaren Haldeman

Thursday, June 17, 2021
6:30 PM – 7:45 PM (ET)

Former Judge Elaine O'Neal and public health scholar Dr. Kaaren Haldeman discussed their work as Chair and Vice-Chair of the Durham, North Carolina Racial Justice Task Force and the life-long activism that led to this public service. The conversation was facilitated by poet, coach, and faith leader Kimberly Gaubault (McCrae).

Dorothy Q. Thomas & Professor Lisa Crooms-Robinson

Thursday, July 8, 2021
6:30 PM – 7:45 PM (ET)

In this fourth session, human rights activists Dorothy Q. Thomas and Howard University Law Professor Lisa Crooms-Robinson explored their work on international human rights, gender equity, and racial equity. The conversation was facilitated by poet, coach, and faith leader Kimberly Gaubault (McCrae).