We Are One: The Story of Bayard Rustin

We Are One: The Story of Bayard Rustin is a middle-grades biography that follows the life of civil rights leader Bayard Rustin, highlighting his commitment to nonviolent activism and his pivotal role in organizing the 1963 March on Washington. The book draws on Rustin's own writings, archival photographs, and the spirituals and protest songs he sang to illustrate his experiences and the broader struggle for racial equality. Through these materials, readers learn about Rustin's influence on other leaders, his challenges as an openly gay man in the movement, and the lasting impact of his work on American history.