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Bayard Rustin (/ ˈ b aɪ. ər d / BY-ərd; March 17, 1912 – August 24, 1987) was an American 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.
- Presidential Medal of Freedom
- August 24, 1987 (aged 75), New York City, U.S.
- March 17, 1912, West Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Nov 17, 2023 · Rustin is a 2023 movie about Bayard Rustin, who organized the 1963 March on Washington with Martin Luther King Jr. Colman Domingo stars as Rustin, who faced racism and homophobia in his fight for freedom and justice.
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- George C. Wolfe
- 2023-11-17
Rustin is a 2023 American biographical drama film directed by George C. Wolfe, from a screenplay by Julian Breece and Dustin Lance Black, and a story by Breece about the life of civil rights activist Bayard Rustin.
AwardDate Of CeremonyCategoryRecipient (s)February 28, 2023Next Big ThingRustinOctober 12, 2023The Sherzum AwardRustinOctober 15, 2023Audience Choice Award – Narrative Special ...RustinOctober 16, 2023Directing- George C. Wolfe
- Bruce Cohen, Tonia Davis, George C. Wolfe
Apr 29, 2024 · Bayard Rustin, American civil rights activist who was a close adviser to Martin Luther King, Jr., and who was the chief organizer of the March on Washington (August 1963), a massive demonstration to rally support for civil rights legislation that was pending in Congress.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
A biography of Bayard Rustin, a close advisor to Martin Luther King and a key organizer of the civil rights movement. Learn about his life, activism, and legacy in nonviolence, civil rights, and social justice.
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Nov 17, 2023 · Learn about Bayard Rustin, a civil rights activist who planned the 1963 March on Washington and advised Martin Luther King Jr. Find out his life story, achievements, challenges and legacy in this biography.
Bayard Rustin (1912–1987) was a key organizer of the 1963 March on Washington and a close advisor to Martin Luther King Jr. He was also a union leader, a humanitarian, and a gay rights advocate.
