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Bayard Rustin

Significant Others

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Resignation in the Face of Misunderstanding

Rustin's advisors recommended his resignation from his position working with King, and Rustin complied in hopes of highlighting the unreasonable situation. However, King accepted the resignation immediately. Rustin expressed his resignation in a paper, stating he could not allow his relationship to be used to obscure important matters. The incident left Rustin deeply demoralized and depressed.

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