TED-Ed: An unsung hero of the civil rights movement - Christina Greer

The transcript details the significant role Bayard Rustin played in the civil rights movement, particularly in organizing the 1963 March on Washington. It highlights his early activism, his collaboration with Martin Luther King Jr., and his lifelong commitment to equality. Despite facing discrimination due to his sexuality and political affiliations, Rustin's efforts were instrumental in advancing civil rights legislation. His legacy was later recognized with the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

How did Bayard Rustin contribute to the civil rights movement after his imprisonment?

What recognition did Bayard Rustin receive posthumously in 2013?