This photograph from the 1968 Democratic National Convention shows Bayard Rustin with political leaders Julian Bond and John Lewis, capturing a moment of alliance and recognition among prominent African American figures in the era's political landscape.
The 1968 Democratic National Convention was a pivotal event during a turbulent political year, marked by civil rights activism, antiwar demonstrations, and significant leadership by African Americans. Rustin’s presence among Bond and Lewis reflected expanding Black political influence and coalition-building at a time of societal transformation.
Bayard Rustin at the 1968 Democratic National Convention with Julian Bond and John Lewis. 1968. Photograph. Google Arts & Culture. https://artsandculture.google.com/asset/vQHaE7sXCtsHDg
