George E. Barrett, a Tennessee Lawyer Who Fought for Desegregation, Dies at 86 by DOUGLAS MARTIN

By DOUGLAS MARTIN

Representing a professor from Tennessee State University, Mr. Barrett — who said he aspired to be a “social engineer” — took on a case that lasted 38 years.

Published: August 31, 2014 at 4:00AM

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