Saint Mark Hosts
the 2010 Bayard Rustin-Audre Lorde Breakfast
on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Bayard Rustin (1912-1987) was a black gay civil rights activist and organizer of Martin Luther King Jr's famous march on Washington. Audre Lorde (1934-1992) was a black lesbian, mother, warrior, and poet. The 2010 Atlanta Bayard Rustin-Audre Lorde Breakfast will be held on Monday, January 18, 10am, in Wade Hall. The breakfast was founded in 2002 to achieve the following goals:(1) to provide LGBTQ people, people of color and progressive allies the opportunity to fellowship before participating in the Martin Luther King Jr March; (2) to educate communities about the life and contributions of Bayard Rustin, Audre Lorde and other activists; and (3) to enhance mutual support and continued learning among participants engaged in social justice work. Every year, a diverse assembly of attendees convene at this landmark to enjoy good food and friendly company in the spirit of building progressive community.

The breakfast will conclude prior to the annual MLK March & Rally, 1-4 pm. The March is held on Auburn Avenue from Peachtree Street to Jackson Street. The Rally is held on Auburn Avenue in the King National Park Area. Breakfast sponsors include Bridge Catering, Radial Café, Positive Impact, Starbucks, and the Atlanta Black LGBT Coalition. For more information, please contact Rev. Josh Noblitt.