Rustin: Film and Discussion on the 1963 Civil Rights March on Washington D.C.

The film, “Rustin” provides a unique perspective on the famous 1963 March on Washington. While the historic event correctly recalls memories of Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech, “Rustin” documents one of the crucial men behind organizing the march. Bayard Rustin, advisor to Martin Luther King Jr., dedicated his life to the quest for racial equality, human rights, and worldwide democracy. However, as an openly gay Black man, he is all but erased from the civil rights movement he helped build. Following the film, Dr. Marc Robinson, Assistant Professor, Department of History will speak on Rustin and his impact on the civil rights movement.