@InSpiteOfTrump Bayard Rustin also convinced MLK Jr to use Ghandi's nonviolence methods to affect change
Bayard Rustin, an openly gay man, was the chief organizer of the March on Washington & a key adviser to Martin Luther King, Jr. #PrideMonthpic.twitter.com/xV0zkmkBtU
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My grandmother who worked at the AFL-CIO until her death in 1972 danced with him at an event. I had the honor of meeting him in the 80s.
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that's awesome!
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Thanks for posting this. I had no idea. Fascinating and moving
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Thank you for supporting pride month, Senator
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You did a great job this week! Way to take it to them. I loved the tone of your voice, "is that a no"!
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More respect for MLK i didnt think was possible, but him and his team were so far ahead of us still. Great story.
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Thank you for this. Rustin is long overdue for the recognition he deserves.
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So happy to see you recognize him. I did my honors senior thesis on his relationship with King in undergrad. Key advisor to AP Randolph too!
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Highly recommend Brother Outsider, the documentary on Rustin. A real American hero! http://rustin.org
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Oh thanks!
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