#the big six

People of Pride #8: Bayard Rustin

Bayard Rustin was the black, gay, non-violent activist responsible for organizing the March on Washington. His pioneering contributions to the fight for economic, racial, & LGBT+ equality are immeasurable, there is so much more to say than there is room to say it. Bayard Rustin is a name lost in history books that should have never been forgotten, I encourage you to read more about who he was, what he loved, and what he conquered here:

• https://www.buzzfeed.com/…/walter-naegle-partner-of-the-lat…
  
• https://lgbthistorymonth.com/bayard-rustin?tab=biography
  
• http://www.pbs.org/…/…/who-designed-the-march-on-washington/
  

Every day in June, I will be posting an illustration that highlights an LGBT+ activist who I believe everyone should know. This series will be in no way comprehensive, & will include a multitude of identities, races, sexualities, and genders.