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Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice @rustincenter.bsky.social · 10h

¡HOY!
Do the Democracy Dance!
@rustincenter.bsky.social sez
#vote☑️ with #Pride🌈 & panache
Do your own beautiful ballot ballet or powerful poll-dancin’
Make sure your vote counted & your voice heard
Our lives depend on it
#GOTV #Queer
@rockthevote.org
QUEER THE VOTE!🗳️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️💯
more 411 aquí * iwillvote.com

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Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice @rustincenter.bsky.social · 3d

Queer History Archive
@rustincenter.bsky.social
Only virtual platform dedicated to Black Queer Civil & LGBTQIA Rights Pioneer Bayard Rustin
Tales of the OG Angelic Troublemaker to inspire all
To preserve & protect all our stories so no one is ever left behind again
rustincenter.org/brcsjqueerhistory

Bayard Rustin Queer History Archive — Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice — Non-Profit Queer Safe-Space, Social Justice Community Activist Center & Educational Bridge for our LGBTQIA youth, inters...

Digital archive devoted to Black Queer LGBTQIA+/Civil Rights Pioneer OG Angelic Troublemaker Bayard Rustin

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Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice @rustincenter.bsky.social · 3d

Our past informs our present to inspire our future
@rustincenter.bsky.social
Queer History Archive vid to empower & entertain
Proud to welcome
@andrewzwicker.bsky.social
Amplifyin' inspirational intersectional Black Queer Civil & LGBTQIA+ Rights Pioneer Bayard Rustin
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGVz...

BRCSJ Hot Five at the Archive * Senator Andrew Zwicker amplifyin' Black Queer Pioneer Bayard Rustin!

YouTube video by Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice~ Queer Joy

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Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice @rustincenter.bsky.social · 5d

Rumble in the Jungle all y'all
@rustincenter.bsky.social
Social Justice Power Hour
Activist*Actor*Fight Fan Rosie Perez
@pulitzerprizes.bsky.social author
@jonathaneig.bsky.social
Entertainin' empowerin' KO convo amplifyin' Ali's good worx in & out of the ring
youtu.be/eRFIClMXxE8
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Rosie Perez & Jonathan Eig choppin' it up about Muhammad Ali * BRCSJ Social Justice Power Hour!

YouTube video by Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice~ Queer Joy

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Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice @rustincenter.bsky.social · 12d

Queer History Archive
@rustincenter.bsky.social
Only virtual platform dedicated to Black Queer Civil & LGBTQIA Rights Pioneer Bayard Rustin Tales of the OG Angelic Troublemaker to inspire all
To preserve & protect all our stories so no one is ever left behind again
rustincenter.org/brcsjqueerhistory

Bayard Rustin Queer History Archive — Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice — Non-Profit Queer Safe-Space, Social Justice Community Activist Center & Educational Bridge for our LGBTQIA youth, inters...

Digital archive devoted to Black Queer LGBTQIA+/Civil Rights Pioneer OG Angelic Troublemaker Bayard Rustin

rustincenter.org

Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice @rustincenter.bsky.social · 12d

Our past informs our present to inspire our future
@rustincenter.bsky.social Queer History Archive vid to edify, empower & entertain all y'all
PROUD collab @itgetsbetter.bsky.social
Amplifyin' inspirational intersectional Black Queer Civil & LGBTQIA+ Rights Pioneer Bayard Rustin
youtu.be/7Sc63Oc_7UE

BRCSJ Hot Five at the Archive * It Gets Better collab amplifyin' Black Queer Pioneer Bayard Rustin!

YouTube video by Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice~ Queer Joy

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Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice @rustincenter.bsky.social · 15d

Show some beautiful birthday love for
@rustincenter.bsky.social Chief Activist Robt Martin
Donate to his fab fundraiser
Help us spread Queer Joy
Support our pivotal Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice
LGBTQIA Community Safe-Space
Angelic Troublemakers Assemble
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Show some beautiful birthday love for our
@RustinCenter Chief Activist Robt Martin
Donate to his fabulous fundraiser
Help us spread Queer Joy
Support our pivotal Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice LGBTQIA+ Community Safe-Space
Angelic Troublemakers Assemble
https://www.facebook.com/donate/781333131380596/1918902022363853/

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Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice @rustincenter.bsky.social · 20d

Black Panther Party formed ’66
Combat police racism, obliterate white supremacy, powerful social initiatives
Medical & legal clinics, youth mentors & Free Food Program
Inspires @rustincenter.bsky.social
Welcomin’ the Community Breakfast in camaraderie & co-conspiracy!
Join us~
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Black Panther Party formed this day in 1966
To combat police racism & obliterate white supremacy through direct action as well as powerful social initiatives
Medical & legal clinics, youth mentorship, & pivotal Free Food Program
Inspires our Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice Welcomin' the Community Breakfast in camaraderie & co-conspiracy…
Angelic Troublemakers Assemble!
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Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice @rustincenter.bsky.social · 21d

Everyone gettin' excited
Extraordinary @rustincenter.bsky.social Stonewall exhibit
Amplifyin' intersectional Black LGBTQIA/Civil Rights Pioneer Bayard Rustin
Shout outs @npr.org @pbs.org @wlrnnews.bsky.social @windycitytimes.com
Can't wait for all y'all to be inspired & empowered
rustincenter.org

Thanx to all fab folx shoutin' out our extraordinary exhibit with our powerful partners at Stonewall National Museum, Archives, & Library!
Amplifyin' our inspirational namesake, intersectional Black LGBTQIA/Civil Rights Pioneer Bayard Rustin, everyone talkin' 'bout it across the nation from NPR PBS WLRN Public Radio and Television to Windy City Times (& even the lovely Luxury Guide!)~
Can't wait for all y'all to be inspired & empowered...
JOIN US 📅 Opening Reception * Friday, November 14th | 6PM
📍 Stonewall National Museum
More 411 * www.RustinCenter.org
#stonewallmuseum #BayardRustin #CivilRightsHistory #lgbtqhistory #queer #LGBTQIA+ #QueerVoices #rustincenter #socialjustice #racialjustice #bayardrustincenterforsocialjustice #AngelicTroublemakers

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Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice @rustincenter.bsky.social · 23d

Queer History Archive
@rustincenter.bsky.social
Only virtual platform dedicated to Black Queer Civil & LGBTQIA+ Rights Pioneer Bayard Rustin
Tales of the OG Angelic Troublemaker to inspire
To preserve & protect all our stories so no one is ever left behind again
www.rustincenter.org/brcsjqueerhi...

Bayard Rustin Queer History Archive — Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice — Non-Profit Queer Safe-Space, Social Justice Community Activist Center & Educational Bridge for our LGBTQIA youth, inters...

Digital archive devoted to Black Queer LGBTQIA+/Civil Rights Pioneer OG Angelic Troublemaker Bayard Rustin

www.rustincenter.org

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Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice @rustincenter.bsky.social · 23d

Our past informs our present to inspire our future
@rustincenter.bsky.social
Queer History Archive proud to share meaningful moment with Louise Jones who provided care to Bayard Rustin after he was brutally beaten at Journey of Reconciliation aka the 1st Freedom Ride
youtu.be/JKcQA6mRcp4?...

Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice Queer History Archive Hot Five proudly presents Louise Jones

YouTube video by Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice~ Queer Joy

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Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice @rustincenter.bsky.social · 24d

Let us celebrate everyone today
Those who have the strength, opportunity, support, or good fortune to come out as their true selves as well as those who cannot
We all deserve care, respect, & recognition wherever we are in our journey
#NationalComingOutDay
@rustincenter.bsky.social
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Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice

Non-Profit Queer Safe-Space, Social Justice Community Activist Center & Educational Bridge for our LGBTQIA youth, intersectional families & all marginalized folx across the spectrum dedicated to prese...

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Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice @rustincenter.bsky.social · 24d

#NationalComingOutDay 
Fab @raquelwillis.com
Activist✦Author✦Organizer
 Just fire @rustincenter.bsky.social
 Social Justice Power Hour 
Not "comin' out" 
Beautifully "callin' in" 
Representin’ full force 
Thoughtful & thought-provokin’
 Inspirational & aspirational 
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvOu...

Raquel Willis * Comin' Out & Callin' In on our Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice Power Hour!

YouTube video by Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice~ Queer Joy

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Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice @rustincenter.bsky.social · 24d

Celebrate #ComingOutDay
boisterous
@billyeichner.bsky.social
Off the Street & inspirin' us
@rustincenter.bsky.social
Social Justice Power Hour
Sharin' his Coming Out story
*spoiler alert*
It involves
@barbrastreisand.bsky.social
concert (shocking!)
youtube.com/watch?v=yzX6...
#NationalComingOutDay

Billy Eichner Off the Street & Comin' Out on our Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice Power Hour!

YouTube video by Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice~ Queer Joy

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Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice @rustincenter.bsky.social · 27d

Each week @rustincenter.bsky.social Queer History Archive vid will edify, empower & even entertain all y’all 
PROUD collab @historychannel.bsky.social @biography.bsky.social
Preserve our powerful stories
Angelic Troublemaker Black Queer Civil LGBTQIA Rights Pioneer 
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uHG...

BRCSJ Hot Five at the Archive * Bayard Rustin BIO History Channel baby!

YouTube video by Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice~ Queer Joy

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Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice @rustincenter.bsky.social · Oct 2

Congrats Equality Forum Queer Icons
@rustincenter.bsky.social
Chief Activist Robt Martin Seda-Schreiber proudly passes tiara in fab fashion
@colmandomingo.bsky.social
@mcbride.house.gov
@breannastewart.bsky.social
& so many other inspirational LGBTQIA+ folx
lgbthistorymonth.com/robt-martin-...

¡Felicidades Equality Forum #LGBTQIAHistoryMonth 2025 Honorees!
This honor meant the world to me personally as a truly meaningful (& very touching!) affirmation of my Queer advocacy & significant service to the greater community but organizationally it was even more impactful in amplifyin' the angelic troublemakin' of our terrific (& even more fab than my own self!) team here at Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice HQ...
So with oh-so-much love & respect I pass on my glam tiara to this new class of inspirational ICONS
Andy Cohen Colman Domingo John D'Emilio Billie Eilish Cecilia Gentili Mel Heifetz Troy Masters Sarah McBride Chappell Roan Breanna Stewart Abby Wambach KARL LAGERFELD
& so many other fab folx!
https://lgbthistorymonth.com/robt-martin-seda-schreiber

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Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice @rustincenter.bsky.social · Sep 30

Muchas gracias
@govmurphy.bsky.social
@firstladynj.bsky.social
@stateofnewjersey.bsky.social
Welcomin’
@rustincenter.bsky.social
to the "People's House"
#HispanicHeritageMonth
Proud to represent our beautifully diverse intersectional community with friends allies & fam at this meaningful moment

Muchas gracias Governor Phil Murphy& First Lady Tammy Murphy for welcomin’ our BRCSJ Power Couple Michelle & Sam to the "People's House" to celebrate #HispanicHeritageMonth
Appreciate your acknowledgement of this beautifully diverse & intersectional community that has done so much to enrich our culture & to keep the American Dream alive in our great State of New Jersey & across our fair nation.
Our Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice proud indeed to represent along with so many friends, allies, & family at this meaningful moment at Drumthwacket!

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Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice @rustincenter.bsky.social · Sep 26

HAPPY BOOKAVERSARY
Bayard Rustin Legacy of Protest & Politics
@nyupress.bsky.social
Black Queer Civil LGTBQIA Rights pioneer
Powerful book
@rustincenter.bsky.social
Board Members
@drpenieljoseph.bsky.social
Walter Naegle
Chief Activist Robt Martin Seda-Schreiber
& friend
@jonathaneig.bsky.social

HAPPY BOOKAVERSARY!
The pivotal “Bayard Rustin: A Legacy of Protest & Politics” published by NYU Press amplifyin’ our inspirational namesake Black Queer Civil & LGTBQIA+ Rights pioneer Bayard Rustin now a powerful part of our quintessential Queer History Archive & awesome addition to our dedicated BRCSJ Defenders of the Right to Read Library
PROUD this powerful book edited by Michael Long features Beloved Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice Board Members Dr. Peniel Joseph & Walter Naegle as well as our Chief Activist Robt Martin Seda-Schreiber & good friend Jonathan Eig & so many other fab folx!
Get yer own signed copy here at BRCSJ HQ or order online to support our significant safe-space~
https://www.rustincenter.org/brcsjmerch

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Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice @rustincenter.bsky.social · Sep 25

“'queer' not being about who you're having sex with (that can be a dimension of it) but queer being about the self that is at odds with everything around it & that has to invent & create & find a place to speak & to thrive & to live”
bell hooks inspires us today & everyday @rustincenter.bsky.social

Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice @rustincenter.bsky.social · Sep 24

From @jeopardyofficial.bsky.social to Denver day named for her, our @rustincenter.bsky.social Musician-in-Rez @jillsobule.bsky.social gettin' all well-deserved roses
Please support her Good Life Foundation
Empower inspirational initiatives like our quintessential queer safespace
www.rustincenter.org

From @jeopardy to day named for her @denverwestword our delightful @RustinCenter Musician-in-Rez @jillsobule gettin’ all well-deserved roses...
Please support her Good Life Foundation & empower inspirational initiatives like our quintessential queer safe-space here at BRCSJ HQ!
www.rustincenter.org

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Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice @rustincenter.bsky.social · Sep 23

#BiVisibilityDay
PROUD @rustincenter.bsky.social Chief Activist Robt Martin Seda-Schreiber
Bisexual Resource Center Bee Hero Honorable Mention
Considerin’ courageous cats in his company true honor just to be nominated
Hope inspires folx to live their lives more fully & love each other more openly

On #bivisibilityday @RustinCenter PROUD our Chief Activist Robt Martin Seda-Schreiber bisexualresourcecenter Bee Hero Honorable Mention
Considerin’ courageous cats in his company it is truly the epitome of the oft-uttered (but not often meant!) phrase "just an honor to be nominated!"
Hope this inspires other folx to pioneer powerful platforms & create quintessential queer safe-spaces to allow us all to live our lives more fully & to love each other that much more openly...
🩷💙💜💛
Fellow nominees
Bisexual Killjoy @bisexualkilljoy * Jeiselynn “Jace” N. Ríos Rivera @bi.academic Bailey Merlin @bamaram_merlin
bi+ (in)visibility @bi_invisibility * Rebecca Minor @gender.specialist Bi History bihistory * Mel Reeve @melreeve
RK Russell @rkrelentless
Zachary Zane @zacharyzane_
Laura Clarke @mybodyandyours
Past awardees
Rebecca Sugar @rebeccasugar Robyn Ochs @robynochs
All of whom carry us forward in the essential work of making bi+ lives visible & celebrated!

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Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice @rustincenter.bsky.social · Sep 22

Our @rustincenter.bsky.social wreckin' crew showed up & glowed up this weekend at Stonewall National Museum
Preppin' extraordinary exhibit raisin up' life & legacy of our inspirational namesake Black Queer LGBTQIA+ & Civil Rights Pioneer Bayard Rustin, OG Angelic Troublemaker!
rustincenter.org

At Stonewall National Museum, Archives, & Library for extraordinary exhibit amplifyin' life & legacy of our inspirational namesake Black Queer LGBTQIA+ & Civil Rights Pioneer Bayard Rustin, BRCSJ wreckin' crew Beloved Board Member Glen Pannell (aka Mike Hot-Pence) & Chief Activist Robt Martin Seda-Schreiber dreamed & schemed with Prez Robert Kesten in powerful partnership to make this event everything our community needs & deserves it to be!
Immersive & interactive, showcasin' heretofore unseen powerful pieces from the BRCSJ Queer History Archive, this landmark exhibition will also allow visitors an opportunity to share their experiences in our Story Corner for inclusion at both Stonewall & in the Rustin Archive as well!
Join us to celebrate the OG Angelic Troublemaker & raise up the voice of this forgotten figure (as well as ALL our voices!) in our collective Social, Racial, & Queer history.
“We need in every community a group of
Angelic Troublemakers
The only weapon we have is our bodies
& we need to tuck them in places so wheels don’t turn”
A visionary strategist for the Civil Rights Movement & trailblazing advocate for LGBTQIA+ liberation, Bayard lived boldly in the interwoven intersectional tapestry of race, sexuality, & justice & now we will indelibly sew his name in the quintessential quilt of our Queer Community.
JOIN US

Opening Reception * Friday, November 14th | 6PM

Stonewall National Museum
RSVP * Monique@stonewall-museum.org
More 411 * www.RustinCenter.org
#stonewallmuseum #BayardRustin #CivilRightsHistory #lgbtqhistory #queer #LGBTQIA+ #QueerVoices #rustincenter #socialjustice #racialjustice #bayardrustincenterforsocialjustice #AngelicTroublemakers

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Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice @rustincenter.bsky.social · Sep 22

Funk up the fall, all y’all,
Let’s queer the year in style @rustincenter.bsky.social !
*the fabulous Prince
lensed by the extraordinary @herbrittsofficial.bsky.social 📸

Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice @rustincenter.bsky.social · Sep 13

Our past informs our present which inspires our future
@rustincenter.bsky.social Queer History Archive
Preserves legacy of intersectional Black LGBTQIA/Civil Rights pioneer Bayard Rustin
@apnews.com @gcnmag.bsky.social ampilifyin’ powerful project
But y'all ain't seen nothin' yet
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Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice @rustincenter.bsky.social · Sep 12

Our @rustincenter.bsky.social co-conspirin’ with BRCSJ Board Vice-Prez @drpenieljoseph.bsky.social
Community conversation Princeton U Prof Laurence Ralph princetonpl.bsky.social
Bought powerful book “Freedom Season” for our Queer Safe-Space
Thanx @brcsjqueered.bsky.social & all y'all representin'!

Our BRCSJ wreckin’ crew co-conspirin’ with Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice Board Vice-Prez Dr. Peniel Joseph
Equally inspired by community conversation with Princeton University Anthropology Prof. Laurence Ralph at Princeton Public Library in collab with Humanities Council at Princeton
Bought a copy of Brother Peniel’s powerful new book “Freedom Season” for our Queer Safe-Space in support of our friends at Labyrinth Books Princeton
Much love & respect to BRCSJQueerEducator Dr. Sara & all y’all who showed up & glowed up at this extraordinary event!

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