Botanical Scent Storytelling: Pauli Murray

Scent tells stories and evokes memory. In celebration of Pauli Murray’s birthday month, use your sense of smell to learn about the legacy of this acclaimed Durham-raised civil rights activist, lawyer, feminist, writer and the first Black person perceived to be a woman to be ordained as an Episcopal priest.

Guided by the scent storytellers of Bright Black, experience the scent of three flowers—marigold, rose and magnolia. Learn how these three botanicals evoke the essence of the Durham neighborhood Pauli grew up in and symbolize the richness of faith, optimism, stability, resilience, hope and strength that Pauli’s commitment to community fully embodied. All participants will make a custom botanical body fragrance inspired by your own stories and the values that Pauli embodied, as well as receive a Pauli Murray mini candle. This event takes place at the Bright Black Creators Studio in Durham.