Blake Halstead

 

Age: 65

 

Summary: civil rights pioneer and the last surviving member of the infamous Brockport Six that was known for their violent confrontations to desegregate secondary schools, parks, restaurants, department stores, swimming pools, bowling alleys, etc. across upstate New York and Vermont since the 1950's.

 

 

Cause of Death: Car bombing

 

Born: July 11, 1937

 

Died: July 25, 2002

 

Location: Fano, Italy