Bayard Rustin born - March 17, 1912

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Bayard Rustin born - March 17, 1912

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Mar 17, 2019

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Labor and civil rights movement leader Bayard Rustin was born on this day in 1912. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Mar 17, 2019

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Bayard Rustin born - March 17, 1912

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