Bayard Rustin
The Netflix biopic shines a light on one of history's most unsung heroes, who orchestrated the March on Washington 60 years ago.
The "Love, Simon" star recalls Rustin's 1953 arrest in a clip from the new docuseries, which showcases unsung trailblazers of queer history.
Rustin, who co-organized the March on Washington in 1963, was jailed for having gay sex nearly 70 years ago.
Rustin, who co-organized the 1963 March on Washington, was jailed for having gay sex nearly 70 years ago.
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Pacifist Bayard Rustin was behind the scenes of some of the biggest moments of the civil rights movement.
The victim had just graduated from high school.