US EditionFormer Cowboys Tight End Pettis Norman Dies at 82, Leaves Civil Rights Legacy
BERKELEY AND OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA, JUL 7 – Dan Siegel won multi-million dollar settlements for Black Lives Matter protesters and served eight years on the Oakland school board advocating for reform and justice.
- On July 2, Dan Siegel, a prominent Bay Area civil rights lawyer who led the People’s Park protest, died at age 79 in Oakland.
- In 1969, UC Berkeley law student Dan Siegel shouted 'Let's take the park!' at People’s Park, sparking a deadly police clash and losing his law license.
- Siegel secured multi-million-dollar settlements for Black Lives Matter protesters and won a case before the California Supreme Court, demonstrating his impactful legal advocacy.
- Dan Siegel's death prompts tributes from officials like Mayor Barbara Lee, highlighting his legacy of justice and ongoing civil rights efforts.
- Dan Siegel's ongoing legal work, including defending demonstrators arrested outside Nancy Pelosi’s house, signals continued fight for protest rights.
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Beloved Cowboys TE, Civil Rights Activist Dies at 86 Years Old
The Dallas Cowboys announced former tight end, civil rights activist and businessman Pettis Norman has died at 86 years old. Norman played for the Cowboys from 1962 to 1970 before closing his career with the San Diego Chargers from 1971 to 1973.“We mourn the passing of former tight end and civil rights advocate Pettis Norman. Known for his selfless leadership, commitment to community, and dedication to creating equal opportunity, we were incredi…
The Killeen Daily Herald
Times West VirginianCowboys announce death of Pettis Norman, former tight end and civil rights advocate
DALLAS — Former Dallas Cowboys tight end Pettis Norman, known as much for his achievements on the field as he was for his accomplishments off of it, died Monday, according to a team announcement. He was 86.
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Dan Siegel, celebrated Bay Area civil rights lawyer who led People’s Park protests, dies at 79
OAKLAND — Dan Siegel, the attorney who led the “Bloody Thursday” protest at People’s Park that helped ignite a tradition of activism in Berkeley, drawing scrutiny from the FBI and launching Siegel’s storied career in Oakland’s courtrooms, died on July 2. He was 79. A lifelong advocate for civil rights, Siegel was a UC Berkeley law student when he yelled “Let’s take the park!” to a crowd of thousands of protesters in 1969, setting off a clash in …
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