Bayard Rustin: The Man Behind the March on Washington (2021)
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Shifts in Civil Rights Activism
This chapter explores the post-March on Washington era, revealing the impact of the Birmingham church bombing on civil rights perspectives and the growing calls for revolutionary change among activists. It highlights the tensions between pacifism and radicalism during the Vietnam War, along with the complexities of individual contributions to social movements and the evolving role of key figures like Bayard Rustin.
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