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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.
“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.”
“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.”
Reception Following the Performance
“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.
THIS EVENT SOLD OUT!
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.
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.”
MUSIC OF OUR JOURNEY
"The measure of a country’s greatness is its ability to retain compassion in times of crisis." TM
"The measure of a country’s greatness is its ability to retain compassion in times of crisis." TM
"The measure of a country’s greatness is its ability to retain compassion in times of crisis." TM
"The measure of a country’s greatness is its ability to retain compassion in times of crisis." TM
"The measure of a country’s greatness is its ability to retain compassion in times of crisis." TM
"The measure of a country’s greatness is its ability to retain compassion in times of crisis." TM
Thurgood Marshall – 7/2/1908 - 1/24/1993
Join us on MARCH 11th at 2:00pm
Join the West Chester branch of the NAACP for this one-man play featuring Brian Marable.
“THURGOOD"
With a career spanning nearly six decades—from his landmark victory in Brown v. Board of Education to becoming a household name as the “Great Dissenter” and first African American to serve on the Supreme Court—Thurgood Marshall devoted his life to the pursuit of a more just world.
Brian Marable (Skeleton Crew) brings Marshall's signature poise, wit, and storytelling skill to this captivating one-man play.
By George Stevens, Jr.
Directed by Steve H. Broadnax III People’s Light Resident Director (Broadway’s Thoughts of a Colored Man)
Private Event following the performance.
Tickets purchased through the West Chester branch also admits the ticket holder to a Special Reception and Panel Discussion, with light refreshments.
WE HAD A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE DURING OUR "BAYARD RUSTIN - INSIDE ASHLAND" EVENT.
***LET'S DO IT AGAIN!***
With a career spanning nearly six decades—from his landmark victory in Brown v. Board of Education to becoming a household name as the "Great Dissenter" and first African American to serve on the Supreme Court—Thurgood Marshall devoted his life to the pursuit of a more just world.
Immediately after graduation, Thurgood Marshall opened a law office in Baltimore, and in the early 1930s, he represented the local NAACP chapter in a successful lawsuit that challenged the University of Maryland Law School over its segregation policy.
West Chester PA NAACP
PO Box 196, West Chester, PA 19381-0196, USA