Request a Pauli Murray Center Speaker
Members of the Pauli Murray Center staff and board are available for presentations, keynotes and interviews centered around Pauli Murray's history and the ongoing work of the Pauli Murray Center. We can come to you in-person, virtually, or your group can visit us at the Pauli Murray Center!
How it Works:
Presentations, keynotes, and interviews are available with Pauli Murray Center staff and board.
We offer in-person engagements, virtual talks, or the option for your group (of 15-20 people only) to visit the Pauli Murray Center.
To request a speaker, please complete our request form found at the end of this page at least 4 weeks in advance of your event date.
Due to high demand, February, March, June, and October tend to fill up quickly—please submit your request as early as possible.
Presentation Offerings for Adults
The Life and Legacy of Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray
Description: Introduce your group to the incredible life of the Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray and the revolutionary work of the Pauli Murray Center with this presentation from a member of our staff.
Talk lengths: 30, 45, or 60 minutes
Cost: $150-$300 mandatory honorarium
Special Considerations: This presentation has limited availability June - October 2025, due to scheduled staff leave.
Pauli Murray: Feminist
Description: Discover Pauli Murray’s groundbreaking contributions to women’s rights and gender equality, and gain a powerful overview of some of their most significant achievements.
Talk length: 60 minutes with questions
Cost: $150-$300 mandatory honorarium
Special Considerations: This presentation has limited availability June - October 2025, due to scheduled staff leave.
Pauli Murray and the 1964 Civil Rights Act
Description: Explore Pauli Murray’s pivotal role in shaping the 1964 Civil Rights Act and examine the lasting impact of their contributions on the fight for equality.
Talk length: 45 minutes with questions
Cost: $150-$300 mandatory honorarium
Special Considerations: This presentation has limited availability June - October 2025, due to scheduled staff leave.
Pauli Murray: Intersectional Identities
Description: Pauli Murray's intersectional identities influenced Murray in remarkable ways. Through this lecture, our staff will walk you through some of those complexities as we explore Pauli Murray’s remarkable life and work.
Talk length: 30-45 minutes with questions
Cost: $150-$300 mandatory honorarium
Special Considerations: This presentation has limited availability June - October 2025, due to scheduled staff leave.
Pauli Murray: Writing the Path to Equality
Description: focuses on Pauli Murray's accomplishments as an author and writer, highlighting how a lifelong love of words influenced Pauli's activism.
Talk length: 60 minutes with questions
Cost: $150-$300 mandatory honorarium
Special Considerations: This presentation has limited availability June - October 2025, due to scheduled staff leave.
Special Interest Talk
Don’t see exactly what you’re looking for? We can create a special interest talk that meets your groups specific needs! With a special interest talk, a member of our staff will meet with you to craft a presentation that explores your specific interest.
Cost: $350 minimum honorarium
Special Considerations: Because special interest talks take more time for our staff to plan in advance, please give as much notice as possible!
Interview or Participation on a Panel
Members are our staff and board are available for interviews and participation on panels upon request.
Cost: The honorarium for these opportunities varies! Please share your budget with us and we will do our best to find a panelist that fits your needs.
Presentation Opportunities for Youth
Remarkable Pauli Murray
Description: An introduction to the life of the Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray for K - 12 audiences and educators.
Talk lengths: 30-45 minutes
Cost: We subsidize the cost of public K - 12 talks to ensure these opportunities are accessible to everyone! If your organization is funded by the state or federal government and students attend at no cost free, please select public school pricing. All other nonprofit organizations, school groups, and churches are considered private.
$100-$250 honorarium for University groups, church groups, and private schools
K-12 public schools - class of less than 30 students - Free
K-12 public schools - group of more than 30 students - $2 per child
Special Considerations: K-12 talks are only available in-person inside the Triangle Area. If you are not in the NC Triangle, we can offer you a virtual presentation via Zoom.
Social Change Ecosystem
Description: The Social Change Ecosystem, as grounded by Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray
Talk lengths: 30-45 minutes
Cost: We subsidize the cost of public K - 12 talks to ensure these opportunities are accessible to everyone! If your organization is funded by the state or federal government and students attend at no cost free, please select public school pricing. All other nonprofit organizations, school groups, and churches are considered private.
$100-$250 honorarium for University groups, church groups, and private schools
K-12 public schools - class of less than 30 students - Free
K-12 public schools - group of more than 30 students - $2 per child
Special Considerations: K-12 talks are only available in-person inside the Triangle Area. If you are not in the NC Triangle, we can offer you a virtual presentation via Zoom.
Cancellation Policy:
Cancel at least 10 days before your scheduled event to receive a full refund.
Cancellations made within 72 hours of your event are eligible for a 50% refund.
Unfortunately, we cannot issue refunds for cancellations made less than 72 hours before the event.
We look forward to sharing the legacy of Pauli Murray with your group!