In this oral history interview, Mandy Carter reflects on her decades of activism and the profound influence of Bayard Rustin on her commitment to nonviolent organizing. She connects Rustin’s legacy—from the Journey of Reconciliation to the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom—to today’s movements for intersectional justice and Black queer leadership.
Expanding Black Political Influence: Reflections on the Chicago Democratic Convention
In this column published in The St. Louis American, Bayard Rustin highlights major gains in Black political representation at the 1968 Democratic National Convention, including record Black representation and challenges to segregationist delegations. He argues that these victories demonstrate the importance of continued political participation and organizing to build Black political power.
