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Civil Rights Icon Bernard LaFayette Dies at 85

March 5 – March 8, 2026

The passing of Bernard LaFayette marks the end of a pivotal life dedicated to the struggle for equality. He is remembered for his instrumental role in organizing the Selma voter registration campaign that paved the way for the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

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Bernard LaFayette, Selma voting rights organizer, dies at 85

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Bernard LaFayette, Selma voting rights organizer, dies at 85 - The Boston Globe

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Bernard LaFayette, civil rights leader and Selma voting rights organizer, dies at 85

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Bernard LaFayette, civil rights leader who helped launch Voting Rights Act, dies aged 85

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Bernard LaFayette, Freedom Rider and Selma voting rights organizer, dies at 85

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Bernard LaFayette, Selma voting rights organizer, has died | CNN

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