Bernard Lafayette
Civil Rights Leader

Bernard Lafayette Net Worth

Bernard Lafayette was born on July 29, 1940 in Florida and was an influential activist during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960's. He was a leader in the Selma, Alabama, voting rights campaign as part of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) in 1962. His work was instrumental in the success of the movement and he continues to be an inspiration to many.
Bernard Lafayette is a member of Civil Rights Leader

Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day July 29, 1940
Birth Place Florida
Age 83 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Leo

💰 Net worth: $2 Million (2024)

About

Activist during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960's who played a leading role in the early organizing of the Selma, Alabama, voting rights campaign as a part of the SNCC in 1962.

Before Fame

He learned about Gandhi's nonviolent philosophy during his early career from seminars taught by James Lawson.

Trivia

He participated in the Freedom Riders campaign and the Poor Peoples Campaign and worked towards gaining voting rights.

Family Life

He is the child of Bernard Lafayette and Verdell Lafayette with one sister named Rozelia.

Associated With

He worked for the same cause as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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