civil rights organizing

1963 Leaflet Mobilizing Activists for the March on Washington

A 1963 leaflet calling to action for the March on Washington reveals Rustin's hidden yet crucial role as chief organizer, marginalized due to prejudice against his sexuality despite his organizational brilliance.

Bayard Rustin and Cleveland Robinson at the March on Washington National Headquarters, 1963

Captured in front of the National Headquarters sign in Harlem, this photo shows civil rights leaders organizing for the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, a pivotal event set to take place less than a month later.