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The Life and Times of Bayard Rustin
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Tuesday, February 3, 2026
at 1 p.m.
In collaboration with BHCC Black History Month
The Life and Times of Bayard Rustin
One of the close advisors of MLK, Jr. and principal architects of the March on Washington, Rustin was instrumental in the organization of Marches in the 50s and 60s. The life, times, and historical contributions of Bayard Rustin have not been explored and given adequate credit for his contribution to the movement. This could be because he was a gay man affiliated with the Communist Party. President Obama awarded him the Congressional Medal of Freedom posthumously for his contribution to the movement. The presenter will walk us through the life and times of Bayard Rustin.
Lee Santos Silva, Professor, English Department