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, panels, fireside chats, Employee Resource Group chats, church formation hours, and interviews are available with Pauli Murray Center staff and board.
We offer in-person engagements at your location, 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 3 weeks in advance of your event date or as soon as possible.
Due to high demand, February, March, and November tend to fill up quickly—please submit your request as early as possible.
Pricing is based on the size of your organization - not on the number of attendees. Tiered pricing allows small, volunteer-run organizations to have the same opportunity to engage with us as large corporations. If cost is a prohibitive factor for your group, please reach out to us to explore options.
Presentation Offerings for Adults
Special Interest Talk or Keynote Address
Collaborate with a member of our team to craft a presentation or keynote address designed specifically for your event. This presentation option offers the most flexibility and customization for your group, and is recommended for large events, luncheons, conferences, and groups with specific research interests.
Cost: $350 minimum honorarium (price varies based on estimated research needed)
Special Considerations: Please give as much notice as possible when requesting a special interest talk to ensure our staff has time to research your topic of interest.
Facilitated Discussion
Description: Invite a member of our staff to facilitate a discussion about Pauli Murray’s life and legacy for your staff workshop, classroom, or church formation hour. This presentation option includes remarks from our staff, time for small group discussion, and questions. This presentation is suitable for audiences of any size and is the best fit for groups who want a lot of audience engagement.
Talk length: 45 or 60 minutes
Cost: $150-$400 honorarium based on the size of your organization
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.
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. This presentation is suitable for adult groups only (for the youth version, please see ‘The Remarkable Pauli Murray’ further down the page).
Talk lengths: 30, 45, or 60 minutes
Cost: $150-$400 honorarium based on the size of your organization
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. This presentation is only suitable for adults.
Talk length: 60 minutes with questions
Cost: $250-$500 honorarium based on the size of your organization
Presenter: Angela Thorpe Mason, Executive Director
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. This presentation is only suitable for adults.
Talk length: 45 minutes with questions
Cost: $250-$500 honorarium based on the size of your organization
Presenter: Angela Thorpe Mason, Executive Director
Pauli Murray: Writing the Path to Equality
Description: Explore Pauli Murray's accomplishments as an author and writer and learn how a lifelong love of words influenced Pauli's activism. This presentation is only suitable for adults.
Talk length: 60 minutes with questions
Cost: $250-$500 honorarium based on the size of your organization
Presenter: Angela Thorpe Mason, Executive Director
The Sacred Thread of a Life of Justice
Description: Who was Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray? How did Pauli’s priesthood influence Murray’s activism? This presentation focuses on Murray’s theological viewpoint while introducing participants to Rev. Dr. Murray’s legacy. This presentation is ideal for church formation hours, divinity school groups, and other faith communities.
Talk length: 60 minutes with questions
Cost: $250-$400 honorarium based on the size of your organization
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. This presentation is suitable for adult groups only.
Talk length: 30-45 minutes with questions
Cost: $300-$500 honorarium based on the size of your organization
Presenter: Angela Thorpe Mason, Executive Director
Pauli Murray: Liberatory Leadership
Description: What does Pauli Murray’s legacy have to teach us about leadership, equity, and collaboration? Through this interactive lecture designed for the workplace, Angela Thorpe Mason explores Pauli Murray’s legacy and how it might inform leadership and workplace culture. This presentation is designed for adults and professional teams.
Talk length: 30 - 45 minutes with questions
Cost: $300-$500 honorarium based on the size of your organization
Presenter: Angela Thorpe Mason, Executive Director
Presentation Opportunities for Youth
At this time, we are unable to offer presentations for youth in grades K - 12. We hope to resume these offerings in in the spring of 2027 with the hiring of a new staff member.
Policies and Scheduling
Cancellation Policy
We understand that plans can change, and we kindly ask that you notify us as soon as possible if you need to cancel or modify your booking. Please note that requests to change the date or time of your event are subject to the same policy as cancellations.
Cancellations or rescheduling requests made at least 30 days before the event are eligible for a full refund.
Cancellations or rescheduling requests made within 29 - 20 of the event are eligible for a 50% refund.
No refunds or rescheduling can be accommodated within 19 days of the event date, as staff time and event preparation are already underway.
Rescheduling Policy
Requests to change the date or time of a confirmed booking are subject to staff availability and are not guaranteed. If a rescheduling request cannot be accommodated and the original booking is canceled, the cancellation policy above will apply.
One complementary rescheduling request made at least 30 days prior to the scheduled program may be accommodated at no additional charge. Additional requests will incur a $50 administrative rescheduling fee per requested change.
Rescheduling requests made within 29 - 20 days of the scheduled program will incur a $50 administrative rescheduling fee if the request can be accommodated.
Requests made within 19 days of the scheduled program may not be accommodated due to staffing and scheduling limitations.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we strive to provide the best experience for all of our guests.
