Bernard LaFayette’s Brave Work

Bernard LaFayette, the man who laid the groundwork for the voter registration campaign in Selma, Alabama, is dead at 85. He’s the one who did the dirty work, taking huge risks to make sure African Americans could vote. It’s a miracle he made it to 85, considering what he went through.

A Life of Activism

LaFayette was the advance man for the campaign that led to the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. He won’t be forgotten, that’s for sure. His work was the real deal, not some flashy PR stunt. It’s a shame he’s gone, but his legacy won’t be ignored.