The idea of creating so high a level of black mobilization was an inspiration to Rustin. 랜돌프를 위한 러스틴의 활동은 러스틴이 가입했던 평화주의 단체인 화해의 펠로우십 FOR의 대표인 A.J. Muste, the head of the pacifist group the Fellowship of Reconciliation FOR, which Rustin had joined in.