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Founder's Week Lecture - A Tribute to Bayard Rustin - February 22
February 1, 2012
Rustin was a master strategist and tactician, a key organizer of the historic 1963 MLK march on Washington, and it was Rustin who introduced Gandhi’s principals of nonviolent political action to the movement.
FOUNDER'S WEEK LECTURE - A Tribute to Bayard Rustin
A look at the life and legacy of Cheyney alumnus and Civil Rights Activist, Bayard Rustin
Keynote Speaker: Margaret Chisholm, Esq., Lecturer, Yale University
Wednesday, February 22nd at 1PM
Carnegie Hall, The Great Room Cheyney, PA
About the event: In celebration of the 175th anniversary of Cheyney University Department of Library Services is pleased to present “A Tribute to Bayard Rustin.” This program will examine the legacy of the “invisible man” of the civil rights movement. Rustin was a master strategist and tactician, a key organizer of the historic 1963 MLK march on Washington, and it was Rustin who introduced Gandhi’s principals of nonviolent political action to the movement. This event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited. Please email your reservation to cturnquest@cheyney.edu.
