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Bernard LaFayette, a civil rights pioneer, has passed away at 85. Known for his work in Selma, Alabama, LaFayette laid the groundwork for the voter registration drive that led to the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Growing up in Tampa, Florida, he was inspired by his grandmother and went on to lead sit-ins in Nashville, join Freedom Rides, and work with the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. Later, he shifted to Chicago, training youth leaders and launching mass lead poisoning screenings for kids. LaFayettes legacy of peace and justice continues to touch thousands worldwide.

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