TED-Ed: An unsung hero of the civil rights movement - Christina Greer

The transcript details the significant role Bayard Rustin played in the civil rights movement, particularly in organizing the 1963 March on Washington. It highlights his early activism, his collaboration with Martin Luther King Jr., and his lifelong commitment to equality. Despite facing discrimination due to his sexuality and political affiliations, Rustin's efforts were instrumental in advancing civil rights legislation. His legacy was later recognized with the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

What was Bayard Rustin's upbringing and early activism focused on?

• Peaceful protest and racial equality

• Economic policies and reforms

• Military service and combat

• Political campaigns and elections

Which significant event did Bayard Rustin help organize in 1963?

• The Selma to Montgomery marches

• The March on Washington

• The Freedom Rides

• The Birmingham Campaign

What was a major concern during the planning of the March on Washington?

• Media coverage

• Weather conditions

• Transportation logistics

• Potential riots and violence

How did Bayard Rustin's peers view his political positions?

• They were unpopular and controversial

• They were seen as too radical

• They were ignored and overlooked

• They were widely accepted and praised

What recognition did Bayard Rustin receive posthumously in 2013?

• Presidential Medal of Freedom

• Nobel Peace Prize

• Pulitzer Prize

• Congressional Gold Medal