In this interview, Morris Abram reflects on the evolving “nature of politics,” using Bayard Rustin as a model of strategic, coalition-based activism. He highlights Rustin’s commitment to universalism and the “long game” of democracy, emphasizing that lasting social change depends on broad alliances and sustained political engagement.
Morris Abram on Rustin’s Intersectional Influence
In this 1984 interview, Morris Abram reflects on the evolution of civil rights strategy, emphasizing the coalition-based approach championed by Bayard Rustin. He highlights the importance of a broad alliance between labor, liberals, and Black activists, arguing that lasting change required moving beyond moral appeals toward coordinated political action and shared national goals.
