Bernard Lafayette
American civil rights activist (1940–2026)
Died aged 85LeoUnited States
Biography
Bernard Lafayette (or LaFayette) Jr. (; July 29, 1940 – March 5, 2026) was an American civil rights activist, organizer and Baptist minister, who was a leader in the civil rights movement. He played a leading role in early organizing of the Selma Voting Rights Movement. He was also a member of the Nashville Student Movement and worked closely throughout the 1960s movements with groups such as the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), and the American Friends Service Committee.
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Career highlights
Employers / organisations
- University of Rhode Island
Awards & honours (1)
- Lillian Smith Book Award
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- How old was Bernard Lafayette?
- Bernard Lafayette died on March 5, 2026 at the age of 85.
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- Bernard Lafayette was born on July 29, 1940.
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- Bernard Lafayette was born in Tampa.
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- Bernard Lafayette's zodiac sign is Leo.
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- Bernard Lafayette is a citizen of United States.
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- Bernard Lafayette is known as human rights defender.
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