by lindaoppenheim | Nov 21, 2013 | Opinion
THE PROOF THAT ONE TRULY BELIEVES IN IS ACTION Better Late than Never.On November 20, 2013, 101 years after his birth, 50 years after his organizing the March on Washington for Jobs and Justice and 26 years after his death, Bayard Rustin“Angelic Troublemaker”March 17,...
by lindaoppenheim | Nov 21, 2013 | Opinion
In celebration of Bayard Rustin’s having been awarded a posthumous Medal of Freedom, here is part of what Ann Yasuhara wrote for his 100th birthday for the Philadelphia Yearly Meeting (Quakers) event. There were underlying dreams that lasted throughout BRs...
by lindaoppenheim | Nov 21, 2013 | Opinion, Uncategorized
In celebration of Bayard Rustin’s having received the posthumous Mdal of Freedom on November 20, 2013, this is one of a series of posts compiled by Ann Yasuhara. Timeline for Bayard Rustin (1912-1987)1912, March 17: Born in West Chester, Pennsylvania.Childhood:...
