Bayard and Martin

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Focusing on the pivotal role of Bayard Rustin, a gay activist, this historical novel explores his influential partnership with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the Civil Rights Movement. It highlights Rustin's guidance in non-violent tactics and his organizational prowess in establishing the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, culminating in the success of the 1963 March on Washington. The narrative also provokes thought on the intersection of civil rights and the contemporary gay movement, making it an enlightening read for history enthusiasts.