Durham native Pauli Murray, a trailblazing civil rights activist, lawyer, and Episcopal priest, left an indelible mark on American history through her fearless advocacy for racial and gender equality. Her memoir, "Proud Shoes," published in 1956, delves into her family's multigenerational journey, chronicling their struggles and triumphs amidst racial prejudice in the Jim Crow South. Our Brown Ale beer, named after this poignant documentary, is the second in a series honoring historical Durham figures and landmarks. To learn more about the life and times of Reverend Dr. Murray visit the Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice.