About this episode

This episode explores the pivotal role of Bayard Rustin in organizing the March on Washington.

When people remember the March on Washington they often recall the giant crowds or Dr. Martin Luther King’s “I have a dream” speech. Less known is the person who made the event possible. Today on the show, the story of Bayard Rustin, the man behind the March on Washington. To access bonus episodes and listen to Throughline sponsor-free, subscribe to Throughline+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org/throughline . See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

Topics covered

• civil rights
• historical figures
• social movements
• American history
• activism

Keywords

• Bayard Rustin
• March on Washington
• civil rights
• Dr. Martin Luther King
• activism
• history

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NPR

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