Leon Williams was an extraordinary human being
Re “Leon Williams, who shaped San Diego and paved way for Black leaders, dies at 102” (March 5): Long ago, when Leon Williams ...
R.I.P. to Leon Williams, an inspiration to the San Diego community for decades
The death of San Diego civic legend Leon Williams at age 102 triggered outpourings of appreciation and admiration for the ...
San Diego Officials Share Sorrow Over Loss of Pioneer Leon Williams, Dead at 102
Community leaders took to social media to mourn the death of Leon Williams, a life-long civic leader and mentor with a career ...
Leon Williams, who shaped San Diego and paved way for Black leaders, dies at 102
The city council member, county supervisor and civic leader opened doors for others with ‘dignity and purpose,’ says ...
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San Diego’s first Black city councilmember and county supervisor dies at 102. His legacy lives
Leon Williams moved to San Diego in 1941. Restaurants and hotels refused him service. Still, he wanted to serve the city that ...
San Diego icon Leon Williams passes away at 102
A trailblazing public servant who dedicated his decades-long career to shaping San Diego into what is now known as “America’s Finest City” has died.
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Leon Williams, San Diego's trailblazing Black leader, dies at 102
Leon Williams, San Diego's first Black council member and first Black county supervisor, died Saturday of cardiac arrest. He ...
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San Diego icon Leon Williams passes away at 102
Leon Williams was the first Black person elected to both the San Diego City Council and the County Board of Supervisors. He died Saturday at the age of 102 from cardiac arrest, surrounded by his ...