Julian Bond

The Power of One: Mandy Carter on Living the Rustin Legacy

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.

Bayard Rustin at the 1968 Democratic National Convention with Julian Bond and John Lewis

This photograph from the 1968 Democratic National Convention shows Bayard Rustin being greeted by 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.