Bayard Rustin
Black Queer Pioneer
Godfather of Intersectionality
Planned the March
Brought non-violence to the Movement
Inspired the Freedom Riders
Lost to history because of who he loved
Who he was
This cannot happen again
This is our work
This is our Dream @RustinCenter HQ
This piece written by our BRCSJ Chief Activist Robt Martin Seda-Schreiber
was given the honor of being the final entry in the pivotal new collection of essays “Bayard Rustin: A Legacy of Politics & Protest” published by NYU Press
edited by Michael G. Long & featuring Jonathan Eig (“KING:A LIFE”)
& our own Beloved Board Members Dr. Peniel Joseph & Walter Naegle.
We share it here for your edification (& hopefully enjoyment!)….
