What cause did Rustin become a public advocate for in the 1980s?
Gay Causes
Workers' Rights
Racial Equality
Peace Movements
Answer
Gay causes became the focus of Rustin's activism in the 1980s, as he became more vocal about the need for equality for gay men and lesbians. He spoke out against discrimination against gay people in the workplace and in society, and he worked to raise awareness of the AIDS epidemic.
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