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Bayard Rustin is a real person portrayed by Griffin Matthews in the TV series Genius (based on a true story).
In the first episode they appeared in, titled MLK/X: Protect Us (season 4), they were 42 years old.
They appear in 3 episodes out of a total of 36 aired so far

Bayard Rustin

by Griffin Matthews

character

Episodes3

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    MLK/X: Protect Us
    episode S4.E3 february 2024
    Malcolm builds a space for Muslims in Harlem, meeting new member Betty Saunders. As romance develops Malcolm confronts police gaining notoriety. Meanwhile Montgomery bus boycott intensifies, causing safety concerns for Martin and family.
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    MLK/X: Watch the Throne
    episode S4.E4 february 2024
    After surviving an attempt on his life, Martin Luther King Jr. struggles with fear while leading the civil rights movement. Malcolm X promotes the Nation of Islam through a documentary, but faces repercussions.
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    MLK/X: The American Promise
    episode S4.E6 february 2024
    Martin attempts the March on Washington to force the passage of the Civil Rights Act. Finding the right words to unite the country proves difficult. When the Nation nearly suspends Malcolm, he re-evaluates his relationship with Elijah.