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Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice
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Queer safe-space, community activist hub, & educational bridge for our LGBTQIA youth, intersectional families, & all beautifully diverse Angelic Troublemakers!
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Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice @rustincenter.bsky.social · Nov 13
Bayard Rustin mapped the March
Black Queer Pioneer
Led the Movement to Nonviolence
Begat the Freedom Riders
Spoke "Truth to Power"
Angelic Troublemaker
Lost to history due to who he loved
Who he was
It cannot & will not happen again
This is our work
This is our Dream
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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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Our past informs our present to inspire our future!
@rustincenter.bsky.social Queer History Hot Five at the Archive
Author Mia Bay @harvardpress.bsky.social
Compelling Social Justice Power Hour compares Civil Rights icons Bayard Rustin & Rosa Parks
#BlackHistoryMonth
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Queer History Hot Five at the Archive * ‪Mia Bay talkin' Rosa Parks & Bayard Rustin ‪@rustincenter
YouTube video by Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice~ Queer Joy
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February 12, 2026 at 1:32 PM
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Bayard Rustin organized earliest sit-ins of the Movement
Denied room at segregated hotel Black Queer Civil LGBTQIA+ Rights Pioneer persevered as 1947 headline exclaimed “New sit-down & wait technique wins!”
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@rustincenter.bsky.social Queer History Archive
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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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February 7, 2026 at 12:35 PM
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Congrats Bryan Carter Grammy winner
@rustincenter.bsky.social proud partner powerful project
Amplifyin' Black Queer LGBTQIA+ Civil Rights pioneer Bayard Rustin
BRCSJ Hot 5 at the Archive
Meaningful musical Rustin In Renaissance
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Queer History Hot Five at the Archive * @bryancartermusic @rustincenter "Rustin In Renaissance"
YouTube video by Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice~ Queer Joy
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February 3, 2026 at 5:26 PM
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Honor #BlackHistoryMonth
Raise up
Bayard Rustin
Black Queer Pioneer
Mapped the March
Begat non-violence in the Movement
Angelic Troublemaker
Lost to history due to who he loved
Who he was
Cannot happen again
This is our work
This is our Dream
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Black History Month * Raise up Bayard Rustin Black Queer LGBTQIA Civil Rights Pioneer@rustincenter
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February 1, 2026 at 12:53 PM
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Our past informs our present to inspire our future
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Queer History Hot Five at the Archive
Historian Dr. Keisha Blain
Social Justice Power Hour
Civil Rights titans Bayard Rustin & Fannie Lou Hamer
Diverse intersectional contributions to the Movement
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BRCSJ Hot Five at the Archive * Dr. Keisha Blain * Fannie Lou Hamer & Bayard Rustin
YouTube video by Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice~ Queer Joy
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January 28, 2026 at 12:59 PM
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“The roots of sexism & homophobia are found in same economic & political institutions that serve as foundation of racism...
Our political activism must clearly manifest our understanding of these connections”
¡Feliz cumpleaños Angela Davis!
Love & respect from BRCSJ HQ
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“The roots of sexism & homophobia are found in same economic & political institutions that serve as foundation of racism... Our political activism must clearly manifest our understanding of these connections” ¡Feliz cumpleaños Angela Davis! Love & respect from BRCSJ HQ @rustincenter.bsky.social “The roots of sexism & homophobia are found in same economic & political institutions that serve as foundation of racism... Our political activism must clearly manifest our understanding of these connections” ¡Feliz cumpleaños Angela Davis! Love & respect from BRCSJ HQ @rustincenter.bsky.social
January 26, 2026 at 12:42 PM
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Powerful perk o’ bein’ BRCSJ Chief Activist~
Bayard Rustin Ambassador hat, radiant remembrance & stunning souvenir from extraordinary exhibit we created at Stonewall & Robt Martin will now wear whilst angelic troublemakin' with significant style & in fabulous fashion
Comin' soon to a rally near you!
A powerful perk o’ bein’ BRCSJ Chief Activist~ This awesome ambassador hat sported by our Beloved Bayard Rustin, a radiant remembrance & stunning souvenir from the extraordinary exhibit we created at Stonewall National Museum, Archives, & Library! Great gratitude to our beautiful Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice Board Member Glen Pannell, courageous "Crossroads" curator, for sharin' this meaningful totem which I shall wear whilst angelic troublemakin' with significant style & in fabulous fashion... Comin' soon to a rally near you!
January 24, 2026 at 1:15 PM
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Celebrate King but Recognize Rustin
@rustincenter.bsky.social @itgetsbetter.bsky.social amplify Bayard
Black Queer Pioneer
Mapped the March
Begat nonviolence in the Movement
Lost to history because of who he loved
Who he was
Cannot happen again
This is our Dream
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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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January 19, 2026 at 12:41 PM
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Muhammad Ali birthday🥊🎂
@rustincenter.bsky.social Social Justice Power Hour
The fabulous Rosie Perez in knockout conversation with Pulitzer Prize-winnin' author Jonathan Eig & our very own BRCSJ Chief Activist Robt Martin Seda-Schreiber as empowerin' as it is entertainin'!
#GOAT
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Rosie Perez & Jonathan Eig choppin' it up about Muhammad Ali * BRCSJ Social Justice Power Hour!
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January 17, 2026 at 12:58 PM
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Much love to Dr. Martin Luther King on his birthday
Celebrate MLK but recognize
Bayard Rustin
Black Queer Pioneer
Planned the March
Brought non-violence to the Movement
Lost to history because of who he loved
Who he was
This cannot happen again
This is our work
This is our Dream
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Much love & respect to Dr. Martin Luther King on his 97th “We are still determined to use the weapon of love” at Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice HQ this day & every day as we work in that Beautiful Struggle toward the Beloved Community Let us celebrate MLK but recognize Bayard Rustin Black Queer Pioneer Planned the March Brought non-violence to the Movement Inspired the Freedom Riders Lost to history because of who he loved Who he was This cannot happen again This is our work This is our Dream... Join us as Angelic Troublemakers! www.RustinCenter.org #MLK #HappyBirthdayMLK #MLKDay2026 #MLKDay Much love & respect to Dr. Martin Luther King on his 97th “We are still determined to use the weapon of love” at Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice HQ this day & every day as we work in that Beautiful Struggle toward the Beloved Community Let us celebrate MLK but recognize Bayard Rustin Black Queer Pioneer Planned the March Brought non-violence to the Movement Inspired the Freedom Riders Lost to history because of who he loved Who he was This cannot happen again This is our work This is our Dream... Join us as Angelic Troublemakers! www.RustinCenter.org #MLK #HappyBirthdayMLK #MLKDay2026 #MLKDay
January 15, 2026 at 1:05 PM
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The State of the State is fairer & stronger &…
utterly fabulous!
@govmurphy.bsky.social @stateofnewjersey.bsky.social & @rustincenter.bsky.social Chief Activist Robt Martin Seda-Schreiber share one final meaningful moment together!
The State of the State is fairer & stronger &… utterly fabulous! @govmurphy @philmurphynj @njgov & @RustinCenter Chief Activist Robt Martin Seda-Schreiber share one final meaningful moment together!
January 14, 2026 at 12:24 PM
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Buoyed by Montgomery bus boycott Bayard Rustin inspired MLK to forge SCLC organizing Black leaders with “ties to the masses so their action projects backed by broad participation of people”
@rustincenter.bsky.social proudly continues this pivotal intersectional community work
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On this day in 1957 buoyed by Montgomery bus boycott Bayard Rustin inspired Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to forge the SCLC Southern Christian Leadership Conference organizing Black leaders who possess “ties to masses of people so that their action projects are backed by broad participation of people” Our Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice now proudly continues this pivotal community work with powerful intersectionality in camaraderie & co-conspiracy... Join us as Angelic Troublemakers! www.rustincenter.org
January 10, 2026 at 1:06 PM
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Our past informs our present to inspire our future
@rustincenter.bsky.social
Queer History Hot Five @ the Archive
At ebb of pandemic
Black Power scholar, acclaimed author & our Beloved BRCSJ Vice Prez @drpenieljoseph.bsky.social shared way forward Resonates now more than ever
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BRCSJ Hot Five at the Archive * Beloved Board Member Dr. Peniel Joseph shares powerful path forward!
YouTube video by Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice~ Queer Joy
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January 8, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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Our Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice wreckin’ crew representin’ in Trenton! Standin’ up for Trans Rights & demandin’ laws protecting gender affirming care in camaraderie & co-conspiracy with.....
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January 6, 2026 at 12:54 PM
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SOCIAL JUSTICE POWER HOUR
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Pivotal public service broadcast live every nite of the pandemic creatin' virtual community in fab fashion
Now bringin’ ‘em all back for all y’all to be empowered, enlightened & hopefully entertained in equal measure
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BRCSJ Social Justice Power Hour * Empowerin', Enlightenin', & Entertainin' in equal measure, baby!
YouTube video by Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice~ Queer Joy
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January 4, 2026 at 2:27 PM
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Difficult year of hate & violence toward LGBTQIA+ community speaks to absolute necessity of our
Queer Safe-Space
In face of even more fraught future
Please help
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Uplift all folx to make new year full of the LOVE we all deserve
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Radiant Glimmers of Hope @rustincenter Queer SafeSpace * Please join us as an Angelic Troublemaker
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December 31, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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We're here
We're queer
We're full of holiday cheer
@rustincenter.bsky.social HQ
OPEN X-MAS DAY
Safe-space warm embrace for all our LGBTQIA+ kids, chosen fam, fab friends & awesome allies
ALL ARE WELCOME
ALL ARE LOVED
Please join us for much GAY-ity
Carols, cookies, & camaraderie
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BRCSJ HQ OPEN X-MAS DAY * LGBTQIA+Safe-Space Warm Embrace Spreadin' Queer Joy @rustincenter!
YouTube video by Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice~ Queer Joy
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December 24, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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SPREADIN' HOLIDAY QUEER!
But still missin' our dear brother
Beloved BRCSJ Board Member
Emilio Delgado aka LUIS on Sesame Street
Singin' a lil’
¡Feliz Navidad!
Sharin' his spirit as all folx welcome
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OPEN X-Mas Day
Queer Safe-Space & Warm Embrace!
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Speadin' HOLIDAY QUEER @rustincenter HQ * Emilio (aka Luis @SesameStreet ¡Feliz Navidad indeed!
YouTube video by Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice~ Queer Joy
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December 20, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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Hanukkah Resilience & Resistance!
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Queer History Hot Five at the Archive
Jay's Dinner with Black Queer Civil LGBTQIA+ Rights Pioneer Bayard Rustin
Dedicated discourse about intersectionality & Bayard's stalwart support of the Jewish community
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BRCSJ Hot Five at the Archive * Hanukkah Resilience & Resistance, Jay shares Dinner w Bayard Rustin
YouTube video by Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice~ Queer Joy
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December 19, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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SRO crowd
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Holiday Drag Show Fabulously Festive Fundraiser
Miss Cissy Walken sang her holiday heart out
Thanx to our Beloved Community who came out in sensational celebration of the season
Spreadin' Holiday Queer at our LGBTQIA+ Safe-Space
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SRO crowd @RustinCenter HQ for our Holiday Drag Show Fabulously Festive Fundraiser! @misscissywalken sang her holiday heart out at this sensational celebration of the season & thanx to all the Beloved Community who came out in fab fashion for this extraordinary event! We'll be spreadin' Holiday Queer for the next few weeks at our LGBTQIA+ Safe-Space so please all y'all join us at BRCSJ HQ to celebrate together in camaraderie & co-conspiracy all leadin' up to our Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice Queer Safe-Space OPEN Christmas for all who want to gather with dear friends, awesome allies, & fab fam (by blood & by love!)~ BRCSJ HQ OPEN X-MAS DAY! A warm embrace for all our LGBTQIA+ kids & families (chosen & otherwise)... ALL ARE WELCOME! ALL ARE LOVED! Please join us for carols, cocoa, & camaraderie, dear ones~ https://www.rustincenter.org/happenings-at-hq
December 15, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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SPREADIN' HOLIDAY QUEER!
This holiday season we especially miss our beloved
@rustincenter.bsky.social Musician-in-Residence
@jillsobule.bsky.social
Sharin’ her spirit thru one o' EW's 10 most bummer holiday songs she performed on our BRCSJ Social Justice Power
Hour
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Spreadin' HOLIDAY QUEER @rustincenter HQ in spirit of our much-missed friend @JillSobuleMusic!
YouTube video by Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice~ Queer Joy
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December 12, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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Our past informs our present to inspire our future!
@rustincenter.bsky.social
Queer History Hot Five at the Archive
Special Holiday Edition
Black Queer Civil & LGBTQIA+ Rights Pioneer
Bayard Rustin powerfully performs
"Go Tell It on the Mountain" in seasonal style
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BRCSJ Hot Five at the Archive * Happy Holidays * Bayard Rustin sings "Go Tell It on the Mountain"!
YouTube video by Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice~ Queer Joy
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December 11, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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SPREADIN' HOLIDAY QUEER
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Holiday Drag Show
Cissy Walken
Fabulously Festive FUNDRAISER
Preserve & protect our pivotal Queer Safe-Space
Show up & glow up Saturday
Celebrate the season in sensational style
We sold out last year, get tix NOW
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Drag Show Queer Safe-Space Fundraiser featurin' Miss Cissy Walken!
Let your holidays be a Drag in the most fabulously festive way with the fabulous Miss Cissy Walken to benefit our pivotal Queer Safe-Space!
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December 7, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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Spreadin' Holiday Queer
Startin' Seasonal Shenanigans
Kyle the Craftivist Handmade Holiday Gift Workshop
Holiday Drag Show Fab Festive Fundraiser Miss Cissy Walken
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Safe-Space
OPEN CHRISTMAS DAY
Fab folx hangin' with friends & chosen fam
Join us as we start our Seasonal Shenaniganz Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice HQ Welcomin' the Community FREE Breakfast * Spreadin' Holiday Queer Kyle the Craftivist (Insta @vacuumingthelawn) hostin' Handmade Holiday Gift Workshop https://www.facebook.com/share/16XhtTCUMz/ Cissy’s Rockin’ Chair Eve 2025 🎄🎁 Holiday Drag Show Fabulously Festive Fundraiser featurin' Miss Cissy Walken & Tracy Stark GET YER TIX HERE, WE SOLD OUT QUIK LAST YEAR! https://brcsjfabdragfundraiser.eventbrite.com & all leadin’ up to our BRCSJ LGBTQIA+ Safe-Space OPEN CHRISTMAS DAY https://www.facebook.com/events/860760839795372 Spend the holidaze with fab folx hangin' with friends & chosen fam!
December 5, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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Proud of our @rustincenter.bsky.social Community Outreach Coordinator Carol Watchler representin’ at NJEA @teamnjea.bsky.social Convention
Standing Up for Transgender & Nonbinary Students
Her hope to “affirm & empower every student to know who they truly are & be glad”
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December 2, 2025 at 11:59 AM