Silence Aloud

Law in Arizona has a comparatively short history to the rest of the country, the first bar was established here in 1933. It makes up for its lack of time in exchange for a complexity of events. To be sure, there are many colorful characters that have dotted Arizona’s past and present, and some of these figures are ones that most people would prefer not to remember, so great was their impact on the public impression of the state.

But for every public figure who tries to use their charisma and connections to make a name for themselves here, there are dozens more who work with their own charisma and charms, but have good character to back it up. They tend to leave the spotlight for others, making positive changes with an eye for the generations that may follow them. They might be found teaching at a university, or perhaps working at a local law office . Here, one can find people like Hayzel B. Daniels , whose life was characterized by many battles to be won and lost, and many struggles. He was also an enormously magnetic figure, and was able to make solid legal arguments, and also maintain a vibrant life. When he passed in 1992, he was very beloved to most, and even hated by some, which might suggest that he was doing his job.

He founded the Arizona Black Lawyers Association in 1971, which changed its name to the Hayzel B. Daniels Bar Association in 1993, and is now known as the Arizona Black Bar . In keeping with his legacy of struggling for equality of all kinds, the organization has, as part of its mission, the charge to enhance the public’s perception of Arizona lawyers who are African-American. His own life work demonstrates a very deep participation in the causes of equality, and in fighting segregations. He was also part of a case that became a precedent for the landmark Brown vs. the Board of Education. He was also the first African-American to finish a law degree at the University of Arizona.

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