...if they could help it.

That flyer of your mom's is a historical treasure.

Wow!

And, true, we don't see this kind of organization often in these times.

...and Bayard Rustin's role so downplayed.

I think you might be surprised to know that the Ferguson protest effort is similarly organized and outlined. (maybe not as leader-oriented)

That probably explains it.

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...I would agree there was antipathy among some of movement leadership toward his sexual orientation. I do know, however, that his outreach to labor was during a time when unions were very segregated and racism was very prevalent among members. Still, Rustin's repeated and extensive efforts to forge alliances with labor were courageous and forward-thinking; even if he did find resistance from union rank and file, as well as from his own supposed allies in the movement.

... but their roles have been largely forgotten. I'm a big fan of both men, they were fighting for worker's rights and civil rights while MLK was still in short pants.

-- Mal

Gotta Keep On Working!

Thanks bigtree. Bayard Rustin won the prize for "best organizer." At a time when there was no internet/no social media/no cell phones. Nothing was left to chance.