Dr. Pauli Murray’s childhood home opens as center to honor activist and inspire social justice work [Video]

DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) — After 15 years of renovation, the Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice opened their doors to the public Saturday, in Murray’s childhood home.

“Pauli was a role model in what it means to be true to yourself and stand up for a world of liberation,” Sarah Scriven told ABC11.

Scriven used to work near Murray’s childhood home in Durham but has since moved. Scriven traveled from Maryland to attend the grand opening.

“Being inside of the home and getting to hear Pauli Murray’s voice, getting to see photos that they took throughout their life, it’s all really awesome,” said Scriven.

Dr. Murray had many identities, but their legacy continues to touch the lives of so many, nearly 40 years after the Durham native passed away at age 75. Dr. Murray was an activist, an attorney, a creative, a poet, and a pioneer in the LGBTQ community. Their work …