Who did Rustin work with in 1954?
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Answer
In 1954, Rustin worked with Ella Baker to help organize the Montgomery bus boycott. Rustin was a key organizer of the boycott, and Baker provided him with invaluable support. The boycott was a successful protest against segregation on public buses in Montgomery, Alabama. It helped to launch the civil rights movement in the United States.
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