In the U.S. and Canada, February is Black History Month. In the UK, Black History Month is recognized in October. No matter when or if, Bayard Rustin was an important man of African American descent who also happened to be gay at a time when it was even more dangerous than now.

This presentation from GayCast is well worth your time. Rustin was a vital American civil rights activist directly involved in the work of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King. He was key to the development of both the organization and the strategy of the movement, yet he was forced to remain largely behind the scenes and uncelebrated because he was homosexual. A bizarre time of "don't ask don't tell." To know more about Bayard Rustin, also see our April 2010 "Someone You Must Know."

By Delena Wilkerson, Publisher

Delena is the publisher and editor of 10,000 Couples magazine. Over the past 25 years Delena has published many articles, edited a national newsletter, and been both author and editor of several how-to books on financial management for nonprofits.  Some of these experiences might even help with this latest venture.  For certain, her experiences at the helm of a local nonprofit organization taught her how to get the job done with minimal resources.  She is a graduate of Livingstone College in North Carolina and the University of Chicago's School of Social Service Administration.  Delena currently lives in Oak Park, IL with her spouse and son, cat and koi.