Price: $19.99 – $14.75
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Publisher : Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) (November 8, 2022)
Language : English
Hardcover : 40 pages
ISBN-10 : 1250779502
ISBN-13 : 978-1250779502
Reading age : 6 – 10 years
Lexile measure : 790L
Grade level : Preschool and up
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 8.95 x 0.4 x 11.25 inches
Bayard Rustin may not be a household name like Martin Luther King Jr. or Malcolm X, but his contributions to the civil rights movement were just as vital. As one of the chief organizers of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, Rustin played a crucial role in bringing together over 250,000 people to demand equal rights for all.
Despite facing discrimination for being openly gay, Rustin never wavered in his commitment to justice and equality. He believed in the power of nonviolent resistance and worked tirelessly to promote the principles of equality and justice for all.
In honor of Bayard Rustin and his unsung contributions to the civil rights movement, let us remember his legacy and the impact he had on shaping the course of history. Let us also remember that the fight for equality is ongoing and that we must continue to work towards a more just and inclusive society for all. Thank you, Bayard Rustin, for your courage, your dedication, and your unwavering commitment to justice. Your legacy lives on in the hearts of all those who continue to fight for a better world. #BayardRustin #CivilRights #MarchonWashington
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