A brilliant strategist and tireless advocate for equality, overcame prejudice both as a Black man and as an openly gay activist in the mid-20th century. As the chief organizer of the historic 1963 March on Washington, he worked behind the scenes to orchestrate one of the largest nonviolent protests in American history, where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech. His unwavering commitment to justice and his belief in nonviolence inspired generations to fight for freedom with dignity and courage, proving that true leadership is defined by integrity and vision, not by the spotlight.
