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In reply to the discussion: The man black history erased [View all]AmyStrange
(7,989 posts)45. Although I do agree with some of that...
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and thank you for bring it up kelliekat, but also remember that many of the black leaders at the time encouraged that he keep in the background.
Imagine what this man could have accomplished if he had free reign?
Just my opinion,
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are you talking about today's black panthers ? almost nobody including any black person takes them
JI7
Aug 2013
#40
The "New Black Panthers" aren't recognized by the actual Black Panthers.
Spitfire of ATJ
Aug 2013
#44
There is a good documentary film called 'Brother Outsider' about Rustin which will stream free on
Bluenorthwest
Aug 2013
#23
It was and still is the white media that has "ereased" Mr. Rustin. All of my family (all races)
kelliekat44
Aug 2013
#39