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on a basketball scholarship. He continued his education at Fordham University, earning a master's degree before returning to San Diego.
Hal was a leader in the San Diego civil rights movement. He cofounded the local chapter of the Congress of Racial Equality, led demonstrations, and fought tirelessly against discrimination.
26 years. He was the school's first Black administrator and later founded what became the Department of Africana Studies.
Hal left an indelible mark on San Diego. His passion, his courage, his commitment to racial and economic justice, and his work to make our community a better place for all will never be forgotten, especially for those of us who called him friend.
We honor Hal's extraordinary life and the legacy he lives behind.