Bayard Rustin, civil rights organizer and executive director of the A. Philip Randolph Institute, called on Americans to rid themselves of both "black rage" and "white fear" as essential to achieving racial progress and economic justice.
1970 New York Times Announcement: Coalition of Leaders Unite to Honor Bayard Rustin
The New York Times announcement details the upcoming honor dinner for Bayard Rustin at the New York Hilton, featuring prominent civil rights and labor leaders as chairmen including A. Philip Randolph, Rev. Theodore Hesburgh, George Meany, and Roy Wilkins. The $100-per-ticket fundraiser aimed to raise $200,000 for the A. Philip Randolph Institute.
Bayard Rustin at Honor Dinner, New York Hilton, 1970
Bayard Rustin attends a dinner held in his honor at the New York Hilton Hotel, where he served as guest of honor as executive director of the A. Philip Randolph Institute. During his speech, Rustin called for Americans to "get rid of black rage and white fear" and issued a "Call to Americans of Goodwill" supporting the poor.
1970 Pamphlet Showcasing United Federation of Teachers’ Gains in Social Equity and Contracts
This 1970 pamphlet highlights the United Federation of Teachers' achievements in collective bargaining, wage increases, improved benefits, and educational reforms. It showcases how the UFT advocated for teacher rights while promoting broader civil rights and social justice during a transformative decade for labor and education.
