This 1932 article briefly notes Bayard Rustin leaving West Chester to attend Wilberforce University, highlighting his role as honor speakers at his high school commencement. This notice appears amidst reports of local deaths and community events, underscoring the contrast between Rustin's hopeful future along somber local news.
In a period marked by hardships and losses in African American communities, including economic struggles and high mortality rates, Rustin’s educational achievements and departure symbolize hope and progress within challenging social context.
"West Chester Man is found Dead." Philadelphia Tribune (1912-), Oct 06, 1932. https://login.ezproxy.princeton.edu/login?url=https://www.proquest.com/newspapers/west-chester-man-is-found-dead/docview/531298551/se-2.
