Background
Levin, James Benesch was born on March 9, 1940 in Baltimore. Son of Albert A. and Gertrude (Benesch) Levin.
Levin, James Benesch was born on March 9, 1940 in Baltimore. Son of Albert A. and Gertrude (Benesch) Levin.
Bachelor, U. Maryland., 1961; Juris Doctor, Columbia University, 1964; Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1965; Doctor of Philosophy, CUNY, 1970.
Professor American history, City College of New York, New York City, 1967-1996; professor emeritus, City College of New York, New York City, since 1996. Commissioner New York City Commision on Human Rights, 1983-1988.
Board of directors Americans for Democratic Action, Washington, since 1976. President New York City Democratic Action, 1987-1990. Member Bar Association for Human Rights of Greater New York (board directors, secretary 1986-1988, vice president 1990-1993), New York County Lawyers' Association.