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Horace R. Hall is a Professor at DePaul University in the College of Education, with affiliations in the Department of Teacher Education, Critical Ethnic Studies, and African Black Diaspora. He is a member of the Society of Vincent de Paul Professors, which aligns with the university's values of personalism, social justice, and service. He co-founded and co-directs the R.E.A.L. (Respect, Excellence, Attitude, and Leadership) program, which has collaborated with Chicago youth and families since 2000 to combat institutional injustices through community voice, equity, and agency.
- PhD in Curriculum, Instruction, and Evaluation, University of Illinois at Chicago
- BA, Roosevelt University
His research focuses on the intersection of race, geography, and education, particularly examining institutional racism, youth and community activism, and critical emancipatory pedagogies. Hall’s work challenges systemic inequities in urban education and broader societal structures.
Hall teaches courses spanning undergraduate to doctoral levels, including Multiculturalism in Education, Social and Historical Issues in Education, and advanced topics in curriculum theory. His forthcoming edited volume, Black Struggle, Hope, and Freedom: Perspectives from the 21st Century Color Line, addresses the impacts of white supremacy, neo-colonialism, and economic disinvestment on Black communities. He maintains a professional website at www.realprogram.org.
The R.E.A.L. program, co-founded by Hall, serves as a multidisciplinary initiative for youth empowerment and community equity, reflecting his commitment to activism and educational justice.
