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Chief organizer of the 1963 March on Washington and openly gay Civil Rights activist, Bayard Rustin was nearly written out of the history books. While incarcerated and targeted for his sexuality, Rustin puts his faith in nonviolent resistance to the test, illuminating what it means to be branded a "troublemaker" within a system stacked against you.
“If we desire a society in which men are brothers, then we must act towards one another with brotherhood. If we can build such a society, then we would have achieved the ultimate goal of human freedom.”
“When an individual is protesting society’s refusal to acknowledge his dignity as a human being, his very act of protest confers dignity on him.”
Bayard Rustin, March 17, 1912 – August 24, 1987
“For decades, this great leader, often at Dr. King’s side, was denied his rightful place in history, because he was openly gay. No medal can change that, but today we honor Bayard Rustin’s memory by taking our place in his march toward true equality, no matter who we are or who we love.”
“Bayard Rustin Inside Ashland"
“We need, in every community, a group of angelic troublemakers.” —Bayard Rustin
People’s Light Resident Director Steve H. Broadnax III (Broadway’s Thoughts of a Colored Man) and Tony Award winner Jason Michael Webb (Choir Boy) bring you the latest work to emerge from our New Play Frontiers residency program.
While incarcerated and targeted for his sexuality, Rustin puts his faith in nonviolent resistance to the test, illuminating what it means to be branded a "troublemaker" within a system stacked against you.
"Bayard Rustin Inside Ashland" soars with African-American spirituals and offers a glimpse into a transformative moment for young Rustin—his 1944 prison sentence in Ashland, Kentucky.
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Reception Following the Performance
June 4, 2022 @ 2:00pm
The performance was outstanding & the refreshments provided by Filet of Soul were remarkable. We even had the opportunity to meet the cast! A special thank you to Ms. Renee Washington, our branch Treasurer, who organized and created a wonderful experience for what was our 1st public event, in a very long time. To everyone who shared this marvelous event with us, THANK YOU.
MUSIC OF OUR JOURNEY
African American spirituals, gospel, and folk music played an important role in the Civil Rights Movement.
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EDUCATE~EMPOWER~ENGAGE **** LET US CONTINUE IN THIS FIGHT FORWARD **** STILL FIGHTING FOR THE DREAM
EDUCATE~EMPOWER~ENGAGE **** LET US CONTINUE IN THIS FIGHT FORWARD **** STILL FIGHTING FOR THE DREAM
EDUCATE~EMPOWER~ENGAGE **** LET US CONTINUE IN THIS FIGHT FORWARD **** STILL FIGHTING FOR THE DREAM
EDUCATE~EMPOWER~ENGAGE **** LET US CONTINUE IN THIS FIGHT FORWARD **** STILL FIGHTING FOR THE DREAM
EDUCATE~EMPOWER~ENGAGE **** LET US CONTINUE IN THIS FIGHT FORWARD **** STILL FIGHTING FOR THE DREAM
EDUCATE~EMPOWER~ENGAGE **** LET US CONTINUE IN THIS FIGHT FORWARD **** STILL FIGHTING FOR THE DREAM
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