Bayard Rustin

Bayard Rustin

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Bayard Rustin (; March 17, 1912 – August 24, 1987) was an American leader in social movements for civil rights, socialism, nonviolence, and gay rights.

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Bayard Rustin was born on Sunday, 17 March 1912 in West Chester, Pennsylvania, USA. His full name at birth was Bayard Rustin. He was best known as an activist. Rustin's country of citizenship (nationality) was American. He died on Monday, 24 August 1987 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA at the age of 75. For university, he studied at Wilberforce University. His religion is listed as Protestant. He had black hair (color). His zodiac star sign was Pisces.

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Bayard Rustin
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Trusted advisor to MLK Jr.
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Date of birth
17 March 1912
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West Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
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Date of death
24 August 1987
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75 (age at death)
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Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
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Activist
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  • Wilberforce University
  • Cheyney State Teachers College
  • City College of New York
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When an individual is protesting society's refusal to acknowledge his dignity as a human being, his very act of protest confers dignity on him.

Bayard Rustin is known for his role in the TV mini series Pride (2021) as Self.

He is also known for his role in the TV mini series documentary By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem (2020) as Self - Civil Rights Activist & Organizer.

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