“There is a strong moralistic strain in the civil rights movement that would remind us that power corrupts, forgetting that the absence of power also corrupts.”
Quote by Bayard Rustin
Work
Time on Two Crosses: The Collected Writings of Bayard Rustin
This book includes Rustin's influential writings on civil rights, social justice, and nonviolent protest, showcasing his pivotal role in the American civil rights movement. more
Author
Bayard Rustin
Bayard Rustin was a prominent African American civil rights activist who played a significant role in the American civil rights movement. He was a strategist and advisor to many civil rights leaders, including Martin Luther King Jr. Rustin was a key figure in the organization of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, one of the largest political protests in U.S. history. He was also a leader in the gay rights movement and advocated for nonviolent protest and civil disobedience. more
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