“Surely, I must at all times attempt to obey the law of the state. But when the will of God and the will of the state conflict, I am compelled to follow the will of God.”
Quote by Bayard Rustin
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I Must Resist: Bayard Rustin's Life in Letters
This book presents a compilation of letters from Bayard Rustin, a prominent figure in the civil rights movement, providing a glimpse into his personal correspondence and reflections on his activism and the social landscape of his time. more
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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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