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Jul 21, 2020 · Davis Page Platt (October 17, 1923 – October 3, 2008) was a civil and gay rights activist. He was a lover of Bayard Rustin.
Nov 2, 2023 · Davis Platt, Rustin’s romantic partner at FOR, similarly requested that he refrain from sexual activity while incarcerated. Rustin promised both men that he would not engage in any behaviors ...
Jan 18, 2016 · Bayard Rustin, a gay civil rights activist and organizer of the March on Washington, had two long-term partners: Davis Platt, his first lover, and Walter Naegle, his last companion. Learn about their stories, challenges and legacy in this article.
- Robert Drayton
Bayard Rustin (/ ˈ b aɪ. ər d / BY-ərd; March 17, 1912 – August 24, 1987) was an American political activist, a prominent leader in social movements for civil rights, socialism, nonviolence, and gay rights. Rustin was the principal organizer of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in 1963.
Feb 9, 2024 · A profile of Bayard Rustin, a civil rights leader and organizer of the 1963 March on Washington, who faced discrimination and persecution for his sexuality and political views. Learn how he influenced Martin Luther King Jr. and other activists, and how his legacy is being recognized today.
- David Kirp
Nov 3, 2023 · Learn about Bayard Rustin, a pivotal figure in the US civil rights movement who organised the 1963 March on Washington and advised Martin Luther King. Discover how his sexuality shaped his life and legacy.
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Sep 19, 2022 · Learn how Bayard Rustin, a leader in the Civil Rights movement, performed and recorded early music in the 1950s and 1960s and collected historical instruments. Explore his LP Elizabethan Songs & Negro Spirituals and its connection to his pacifist and integrationist goals.
