A trailblazer for civil rights and a pioneering figure for Black women and the LGBTQ community, Reverend Dr. Pauli Murray is now emblazoned on the latest quarter.
The 2024 coin, the 11th in the American Women Quarters Program, as noted by the United States Mint, features the activist’s face on the reverse side engraved within the word “HOPE.” The coin bears a symbolic representation of Murray’s visage, framed by her iconic eyeglasses.
The design encapsulates the priest’s unwavering conviction that profound societal transformations could be achieved when anchored in the power of hope. Encircling her likeness is an inscription drawn from her poetic work, “Dark Testament,” characterizing hope as “A SONG IN A WEARY THROAT,” a poignant metaphor that resonates with her indomitable spirit and resilience in the face of adversity.
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