Description A biography for younger readers about one of the most influential activists of our time, who was an early advocate for African Americans and for gay rights."Bayard Rustin was one of the great organizers and activists of the Civil Rights Movement.
This carefully researched book is one that children, teenagers.
Praise for Troublemaker for Justice: "In Troublemaker for Justice children and teens can finally discover the Story of the man who possibly was the most influential person in the struggle for Civil Rights--Bayard Rustin.
This biography traces Rustin\'s life, from his childhood and his first arrest in high school for sitting in the "whites only" section of a theater, through a lifetime of nonviolent activism.
Despite these contributions, few Americans recognize his name, and he is absent from most hiStory books, in large part because he was gay.
He organized the March on Washington in 1963, one of the most impactful mobilizations in American history.
Martin Luther King, Jr., teaching him the techniques and philosophy of Gandhian nonviolent direct action.
He was a mentor to Dr.
He was arrested on a bus 13 years before Rosa Parks and he participated in integrated bus rides throughout the South 14 years before the Freedom Riders.
An essential guide to the life of Bayard Rustin, architect of critical movements for freedom and justice."--Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review"This biography is an indispensable addition to the literature of both civil and gay rights."--Michael Cart, Booklist, Starred review Bayard Rustin was a major figure in the Civil Rights movement.
I am glad this biography will make young people aware of his life and his incredible contribution to American history."--Congressman John Lewis"In today\'s political landscape, this volume is a lesson in the courage to live according to one\'s truth and the dedication it takes to create a better world.
Without his skill and vision, the historic impact of the March on Washington might not have been possible.
Description A biography for younger readers about one of the most influential activists of our time, who was an early advocate for African Americans and for gay rights."Bayard Rustin was one of the great organizers and activists of the Civil Rights Movement
