Feb series: Bayard Rustin

Hey guys, Happy Black History month to all of you. This month I will be doing a series on black queer icons who are often forgotten about when we talk about their history and give them space on this podcast. My goal is to provide space and to shed light on these amazing individuals that were part of LGBTQ+ and black history in so many beautiful ways that deserve to be celebrated. In this episode, we are talking about Bayard Rustin who was a key organizer for the March on Washington, a friend to MLK, and a proud gay man whose legacy continues to pave the way for queer activists all around the world. From bedroom scandals, accusations, and even jail time, Rustin had been through the wringer but he came out the other end an icon so join me in this episode as I tell his story to the best of my capacity.  Don't forget to rate our podcast and follow us on Spotify. This month we are posting an episode every Tuesday and Thursday at 10 am so you do not want to miss out.  Socials:  Instagram, Tiktok and Pintrest- @theamericanfuneral