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He Had a Dream Minuchi

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Bayard Rustin, the man behind the March on Washington, was one of the most consequential architects of the civil rights movement. Rustin imagined how nonviolent civil resistance could be used to dismantle segregation in the United States. He organized around the idea for years and eventually introduced it to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. But his identity as a gay man made him a target.

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Speaks Volumes

Date: 11/7/2023 2:59:00 AM

He may have found the end, but it got lost again. An insightful poem, Anaya. I sometimes wish a black indelible rain would fall and die every man woman and child's skin black forever. Instant end to racism. Your poem inspires food for thought. Thanks. Well done.

I Am Anaya
Date: 11/8/2023 12:23:00 PM

True, SV. Hahah, me too, I had that same thought! Thank you, my dear.

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 11/6/2023 12:48:00 AM

Reading this poem, I feel the frustration of racism. We can't seem to get rid of it. Blessings.

I Am Anaya
Date: 11/8/2023 12:21:00 PM

Thank you for noting it, shows you really care about racism, Victor! Blessings

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 11/5/2023 5:57:00 PM

I love the brave souls that forged ahead and showed us truth and honor,

I Am Anaya
Date: 11/8/2023 12:19:00 PM

I agree Mystic Rose, I'm honored you are here!

David Kavanagh

Date: 11/5/2023 2:47:00 PM

A double whammy Anaya, being black and openly gay back in the 60s was an extremely dangerous combination, he was lucky to have make it through, you did well to get your dream message across with such a very difficult form, all the best for contest, cheers David

I Am Anaya
Date: 11/5/2023 3:29:00 PM

Hey David, my friend we can only imagine what they went through at that time, with little change and information we're still digging for answers. Thank you for your kind words and encouragement! xhugs

Ink Empress

Date: 11/5/2023 2:00:00 PM

What a meaningful and powerful minichu this is! And your chosen rhymes and flow of words here is so beautiful! And creative! Racism something we still see in so many places. Sadly to be united will remain a dream, that we hope would someday come true! Always a pleasure reading you! Sending you light always

I Am Anaya
Date: 11/5/2023 3:35:00 PM

Bless you, Ink!

Ink Empress
Date: 11/5/2023 3:01:00 PM

Yeap i can imagine especially back in the day it would have been worse for him, as i help so many suicidal teenagers that are transgender etc. so i know their pain personally. And i wish this world will be a kinder place for all.

I Am Anaya
Date: 11/5/2023 2:08:00 PM

Thank you, Ink Empress, you're a god send and a goddess of words! Your light here is always welcome! I have made this message about two things of importance the man behind King was his muse as well as gay...therefore Martin Luther King Jr took Rustin's idea and made it possible, how ironic he would be a target anyway! Xhugs Anaya