Michael G. Long
Michael G. Long is an esteemed writer and editor specializing in civil rights, nonviolent protest, and issues of gender and sexuality. He has made significant contributions to the field through his extensive work on key figures and events that have shaped American history and activism.
One of Long's notable works is 42 Today: Jackie Robinson and His Legacy, where he explores the enduring impact of Jackie Robinson, the first African American to break the color barrier in Major League Baseball. The book serves as a lens through which to examine broader issues of race, sports, and American culture.
Long has a particular focus on Bayard Rustin, one of the lesser-known but immensely influential figures in the American civil rights movement. His book Unstoppable: How Bayard Rustin Organized the 1963 March on Washington delves into the mechanics and strategies Rustin employed to make the historic march a success. Another work, Troublemaker for Justice: Bayard Rustin, the Man Behind the March on Washington, sheds light on Rustin as the driving force behind pivotal events but who was often pushed to the background due to his sexual orientation.
In I Must Resist: Bayard Rustin's Life in Letters, Long curates a selection of Rustin's personal and political correspondence, offering readers an intimate look at the man behind the public figure. The collection reveals the complexities and convictions that drove Rustin to be an indefatigable advocate for justice.
Through his meticulously researched and thoughtfully presented works, Michael G. Long contributes to a richer, more nuanced understanding of the struggles and triumphs that have defined civil rights and social justice movements in America.
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