What led Bayard Rustin to operate mainly behind the scenes?
His Introverted Personality
His Age
Criticism over his Sexuality
His Lack of Formal Education
Answer
Despite his significant contributions to the Civil Rights Movement, Bayard Rustin operated mainly behind the scenes because of criticism over his sexuality. Rustin was a gay man, and his homosexuality was a source of controversy and scandal at the time. Many people believed that Rustin's sexuality would undermine the movement's credibility, and they pressured him to keep his sexuality secret.
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