Bayard Rustin

Bayard Rustin, a key organizer of the March on Washington and expert in nonviolent resistance, shares his journey alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., shedding light on their partnership in advocating for civil rights. Walter Nagel, Bayard's partner, provides personal anecdotes and archival insights. They discuss the challenges of leading such a monumental event while managing Rustin's identity as a gay man, revealing the complexities of organizing for change in a divided society. This engaging conversation highlights the unsung heroism that shaped America's civil rights movement.

Bayard Rustin, an openly gay black man born in 1912, worked tirelessly for equal rights, peace, democracy, and economic equality. The podcast explores his life of activism and advocacy, including his involvement in the Civil Rights Movement and the challenges he faced due to his sexual orientation.