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Many people are unaware of the legacy of Bayard Rustin, who lived during the civil rights movement of 1947-1955.

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Relevant Information about Bayard Rustin:

Rustin was a civil rights activist who was themain organizer of the March on Washington in 1963 -this was the march where Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. gave his "I Have a Dream" speech. Rustin was openly gay and a target of criticism from some other civil rights leaders. Rustin promoted nonviolence and the practice of nonviolent resistance.

He was called an "immoral influence" and "pervert" by political opponents. Because of such attacks, sometimes coming from those also seeking civil rights, Rustin rarely was the face of the movements that he served as an adviser for. In the 1970s, Rustin became a public advocate for Gay and Lesbian causes.

In his obituary, the five principle factors which influenced Rustin's life were mentioned:

1. nonviolent tactics;
2. constitutionalmeans;
3. democratic procedures;
4. respect for human personality;
5. a beliefthat all people are one.