Dorm name honors slave – University
UNC has been conscious of its history as a white institution in the South, and what that may mean for people of color. And, UNC has made strides in promoting all aspects of its history. The renaming of Hinton James North Residence Hall after George Moses Horton is yet another step in the right direction.
On February 7, I could say that I was proud of my alma mater because we beat Duke. Today I can say that I’m proud for a different reason.
Church honors late reverend – City
This article, courtesy of The Daily Tar Heel, discusses how The Chapel of the Cross honored Dr. Pauli Murray.
An excerpt:
A special service at the Chapel of the Cross on Thursday commemorated the 30th anniversary of the day the Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray became the first black woman to perform a Eucharist as an Episcopal priest.
The service was delivered by a woman who reached another milestone – Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori, the first woman to head an American church…
“As we stand here today, we can say with utter confidence that her life and ministry have brought others to greater awareness, healing, and yes, even friendship, than would have been possible without her strong witness,” Jefferts Schori said.
She also noted her debt to Murray. “I know I stand here today only because she stood here before me. Her proud shoes have carried many others down the road to freedom.”
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