Resurrection City

Nash Castro on Rustin’s Logistical Legacy and Solidarity Day

In this oral history, Nash Castro reflects on the complex logistics behind mass demonstrations, highlighting how Bayard Rustin set the standard for meticulous planning during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. He also examines the internal tensions surrounding the Solidarity Day March 1968, showing how Rustin’s push for professional, large-scale coordination reshaped both movement strategy and government expectations.