Bayard Rustin

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Bayard Rustin

Bayard Rustin (March 17, 1912 – August 24, 1987) was an American Quaker political activist, a prominent leader in social movements for civil rights, socialism, nonviolence, and gay rights. Rustin was the principal organizer of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in 1963.
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Find the Way to Love

“What have we left to protect if in the process of defending our freedom we give up both democracy and principle? How can we love God, whom we have not seen, if... Read more.

The Primary Function of a Religious Society

"The primary function of a religious society is to 'speak truth to power.' The truth is that war is wrong. It is then our duty to make war impossible first in us... Read more.

Bayard Rustin: “There is no need for me to fear.”

"About thirteen miles north of Nashville, I heard the racket of approaching police cars. In a few seconds the bus came to a sudden stop. A police car and two motorcycles... Read more.