Herb Ely: Arizona's Civil Rights Legend
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Herb Ely, a legendary Democratic lawyer and civil rights advocate from Arizona, passed away at 92. He dedicated his life to equality, particularly affordable housing, and led numerous Democratic fights in the state during the 1960s and 1970s. Ely co-authored the Arizona Civil Rights Act in 1965, which ended discrimination in public spaces, voting, housing, and jobs. He held various leadership roles, including chairing the Arizona Democratic Party and co-founding a public interest law center. Tributes pour in, highlighting his inspiring leadership and lasting impact on the community. Elys backstory includes facing anti-Semitism as a child and winning landmark cases securing due process for juveniles and rights for Native Americans to use peyote. He also contributed to Phoenixs jazz scene by launching the Nash Jazz Club with his wife Lorene.
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