Bayard Rustin Society Information
THE BAYARD RUSTIN SOCIETY
A COLLECTIVE OF ANGELIC TROUBLEMAKERS ADVANCING JUSTICE, EQUITY, AND HUMAN DIGNITY
AMPLIFYING THE UNTOLD STORY OF BARYARD RUSTIN - STRATEGIST, ORGANIZER AND VISIONARY
We support the LGBTQ+ INSTITUTE to carry Rustin’s legacy forward:
- Empowering Youth Voices
- Elevating Courageous Leadership
- Building Communities of Care
CORE VALUES
- Cross-generational mentorship
- Nonviolent, democratic change
- Community care as activism
- Courageous, strategic leadership
- Advocacy rooted in justice and dignity
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“Bayard Rustin worked to build a society based on human rights for all, equal opportunity, and social justice achieved through democratic, nonviolent action.”
- Walter Naegle (he/him), Bayard Rustin's partner
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“Youth programs at the LGBTQ+ Institute have been life-changing, from monthly YOU(th) Belong programs where I perform spoken word to the National Youth Advocacy Corps where I’m co-creating a graphic novel on the experiences of trans and non-binary students in schools.”
- Treasure Von-Holland (she/they), Youth Advisory Council Member, YOU(th) Belong Atlanta
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Rustin advised Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on nonviolent resistance and was the architect of the 1963 March on Washington. His global advocacy for human rights spanned fifty years.
Though his pioneering leadership shaped the Civil Rights Movement, his identity as a gay man was suppressed, leaving his pivotal role too often unrecognized.
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TIM’M WEST
Executive Director, LGBTQ+ Institute
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YOUR GIFT SUSTAINS VITAL LGBTQ+ INITIATIVES
YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS
YOU(th) Belong. Leaders, ages 13–25, learn community advocacy, develop leadership, and create change through creative expression.
Georgia Youth Advocacy Fellowship. Annual cohort of young adults, 18-30, explore LGBTQ+ history, current legislative issues, and methods for building understanding.
National Youth Advocacy Corps. Young leaders, 15–25, drive change through policy research, mentorship, and national collaboration.
COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Fireside Chats. Four times a year, LGBTQ+ advocates come together to address current issues and solutions
Bayard Rustin Day Celebration. A day of LGBTQ+ history and advocacy held annually on Rustin’s birthday
Front Porch Performance Series. Evenings of community celebration and artistic performance
IGNYTE LGBTQ+ Symposium.. A 4-day event offering cutting-edge workshops, bold conversations, and visionary speakers to drive real impact.
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Keep Bayard Rustin’s legacy alive. Your contribution is more than a donation—it’s a commitment to equity, justice, and his vision. Together, we can make history.
| Annual Giving Level | Friend of Bayard $250 | Angelic Troublemaker $1000 | Courageous Changemaker $2500 | Inspired Champion $5000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayard’s Beacon Monthly Blast | X | X | X | X |
| Quarterly Fireside Chats | Discount registration | X | X | X |
| Quarterly Newsletters | Digital | Angelic Troublemaker Year-in-Review | Angelic Troublemaker Year-in-Review | Angelic Troublemaker Year-in-Review |
| Select Institute Events (e.g., IGNYTE Symposium) | Discount registration | Free Admission | Free Admission | Free Admision |
| Name Recognition on Website | X | X | X | |
| Guided Tour of Center | 2 museum tickets + tour | 5 museum tickets+ tour |
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TIM’M WEST
Executive Director, LGBTQ+ Institute
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