Annie Turbo Malone And 9 Other Forgotten Names In Black History We’re Grateful For

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Bayard Rustin

One of the names behind the civil rights movement, Bayard Rustin stood alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in his many efforts for equal rights for all. From being heavily involved in the planning and organizing of the historic March on Washington, The Southern Christian Leadership Conference and even introducing Dr. King to many of Ghandi’s teachings, which he publicly practiced, Rustin was a leader. Still, he never got the full recognition he deserved because of his sexuality. Rustin was openly gay. Despite the thoughts of the many public opponents who knew of his sexual orientation, Rustin was one of the founding fathers of the civil rights movement and his efforts changed the world as we know it.

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