Jewish Telegraphic Agency obituary coverage documenting the extensive mourning within Jewish communities following Bayard Rustin's death, highlighting his lifelong support for Israel, Soviet Jewry movement, Holocaust remembrance, and Black-Jewish coalition building. Features statements from Jewish organizational leaders praising Rustin's advocacy for human rights and his role in fostering intergroup cooperation despite criticism from some Black quarters for his pro-Israel stance.
Bayard Rustin’s Delegation Visit to Israel Supporting Peace and Condemning PLO
Telegram documenting a visit to Israel by a delegation of Black U.S. civil rights and labor leaders, including Bayard Rustin. The delegation publicly supported Israel and condemned the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), with Rustin stating that claims of widespread U.S. support for the PLO were “disturbing the peace process.” The group received positive media coverage in Israel for their stance.
Bayard Rustin Intervenes to End Hate and Terror Campaign by Black Hebrews in Israel
Telegram summarizing a five-part series published by The Jerusalem Post on the Black Hebrews in Israel, highlighting their history, legal status, and controversies. The article notes that a “hate and terror campaign” conducted by the group and their U.S. supporters ended following Bayard Rustin’s intervention in November 1978.
