March On Washington

Bayard Rustin's Vision: Examining the Multifaceted Legacy of a Civil Rights Icon Ahead of His Time

On this episode of The Reckoning, we dive into the multifaceted legacy of civil rights icon Bayard Rustin, who was the visionary and chief organizer of the famed 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. Joining Johnnie Kornegay is journalist Joseph Williams, who wrote a piece in The Reckoning entitled “Reconsidering Rustin: His Trailblazing Legacy 60 Years After the March on Washington.” In his piece, Williams argues that Bayard Rustin should be remembered as a leader ahead of his time.

Bayard Rustin's Vision: Examining the Multifaceted Legacy of a Civil Rights Icon Ahead of His Time