Soviet Jewry

Jewish Community Mourns Bayard Rustin

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.

Rustin Meeting with Golda Meir, Prime Minister of Israel, 1976

Bayard Rustin is pictured in conversation with Golda Meir, Prime Minister of Israel, during his 1976 visit to Israel. The image captures a cordial exchange between two internationally prominent leaders, reflecting Rustin’s expanding role as a global advocate for human rights, democracy, and peace.