Bayard Rustin
Bayard Rustin (/ˈbaɪərd/; March 17, 1912 – August 24, 1987) was an American leader in social movements for civil rights, socialism, nonviolence, and gay rights.[1] He was born and raised in West Chester, Pennsylvania. He was part of many organizations such as: Fellowship of Reconciliation, Congress of Racial Equality, War Resisters League, Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Social Democrats USA (National Chairman), A. Philip Randolph Institute (President), and the Committee on the Present Danger.
Rustin died in New York City on August 24, 1987 from appendicitis at the age of 75.[2]
Bayard Rustin Media
Leaders of the March on Washington posing in front of the statue of Abraham Lincoln on August 28, 1963
Rustin and Cleveland Robinson of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom on August 7, 1963
Bayard Rustin, half-length portrait, facing front, microphones in foreground / World Telegram & Sun photo by Stanley Wolfson.
Rustin speaks with civil rights activists before a demonstration, 1964
Bayard Rustin and Eugene Reed
Rustin's partner Walter Naegle (left) holding the posthumous Medal of Freedom
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References
- ↑ Patricia Nell Warren (February 15, 2009). Bayard Rustin: Offensive lineman for freedom. Outsports.com. http://www.outsports.com/2009/2/15/3862980/bayard-rustin-offensive-lineman-for-freedom. Retrieved November 14, 2013.
- ↑ "Bayard Rustin Is Dead at 75; Pacifist and a Rights Activist", New York Times
Other websites
- Bayard Rustin – Who Is This Man?
- Bayard Rustin FB Memorial Page
- FBI file on Bayard Rustin
- Bayard Rustin, Civil Rights Leader, from Quakerinfo.org
- Brother Outsider, a documentary on Rustin
- Randall Kennedy, "From Protest to Patronage." The Nation
- Biography on Bayard Rustin High School's website
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