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201716 minPGdoc-short

6.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Bayard & Me

201716 minPGdoc-short

6.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Walter Naegle adopted Bayard Rustin to secure legal protections similar to marriage during a time when gay marriage was not recognized.

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Walter Naegle adopted Bayard Rustin to secure legal protections similar to marriage during a time when gay marriage was not recognized.

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Walter Naegle recalls his relationship with Bayard Rustin, a key organizer of The Great March on Washington, during the 1980s. Their story unfolds against a backdrop where gay marriage was not yet recognized. Naegle discusses the challenges they faced, including the decision to adopt Rustin to secure legal protections similar to marriage. Through personal anecdotes, he honors Rustin's legacy and connects their love to the broader civil rights movement, illustrating their commitment to equality.

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