Sisterhood Archives: Pauli Murray...

Sisterhood Archives: Pauli Murray and Eleanor Roosevelt

Archival by Juanita Tolliver
S1 · E10
Apr 16, 2026
30:18

Episode notes

Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray and First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt's friendship spanned decades, and transitioned from "confrontation via typewriter" as acquaintances, to coordinated advocacy as associates, and ultimately to a genuine friendship full of care and support. Sometimes sisterhood is a journey, and these two traversed miles in terms of understanding and growth to get there.

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Audio Credits: FDR Presidential Library Archives, Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America, Ebony Magazine Archives, Song in a Weary Throat by Pauli Murray,The Firebrand and the First Lady by Patricia Bell-Scott, Music by Scott Buckley