Think About It: Now that you’ve learned about Bayard Rustin, How do you think Rustin’s activism help to set a foundation for today’s activism that recognizes the importance of intersectional forms of oppression?
Bayard Rustin was an activist who dedicated his life to standing up for his communities. He didn’t (and still doesn’t) always receive proper recognition for his actions. However, Rustin’s work was foundational to the civil rights movement.