Bayard Rustin (/ ˈ b aɪ. ər d / BY-ərd; March 17, 1912 – August 24, 1987) was an American political activist, a prominent leader in social movements for civil rights, socialism, nonviolence, …

Nov 17, 2023 · Civil rights activist Bayard Rustin, subject of the 2023 biopic Rustin, planned the 1963 March on Washington and was best known for his role as an adviser to Martin Luther …

Jan 23, 2025 · Bayard Rustin was an American civil rights activist who was a close adviser to Martin Luther King, Jr., and who was the chief organizer of the March on Washington (August …

Jun 1, 2018 · He was Bayard Rustin, a man whose life was shaped by the very prejudices the movement fought against, not only because of his race, but also because he was gay. Rustin …

A close advisor to Martin Luther King and one of the most influential and effective organizers of the civil rights movement, Bayard Rustin was affectionately referred to as “Mr. March-on …

1 day ago · Bayard Rustin was a pivotal figure in the American civil rights movement, known for his exceptional organizational skills and commitment to nonviolent resistance. Born in 1912 in …

Bayard Rustin (1912–1987) was a human rights activist known for his work during the Civil Rights Movement. Rustin was a key organizer of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and …

Feb 25, 2021 · Bayard Rustin, the deputy director of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, speaks to the crowd of marchers from the Lincoln Memorial. He was the organizer …

Jan 24, 2025 · Meet Bayard Rustin, often-forgotten civil rights activist, gay rights advocate, union organizer, pacifist and man of compassion for all in trouble. By Jerald Podair, Lawrence …

Learn about Bayard Rustin's commitment to social & economic justice for working families & his key role in the Civil Rights movement.