Background
Mayes, James Paul was born on March 10, 1952. Son of James and Hattie May (Parks) Mayes.
Mayes, James Paul was born on March 10, 1952. Son of James and Hattie May (Parks) Mayes.
Bachelor, Princeton University, 1974. Master of Arts, Ohio State University, 1977. Juris Doctor, University Baltimore, 1991.
Escort interpreter United States Department State, Washington, since 1986. Budget analyst District of Columbia Department Corrections, 1986-1987. Staff attorney Maryland Legal Aid Bureau, Baltimore, 1991-1993.
Private practice, Maryland, since 1993. Executive director Kuumba Na Nia Dance and Theatre Troup, 1980.
Board directors National Association Neighborhoods, Washington, 1986-1994, Rehabilitation Council Baltimore, 1991-1993. Member American Bar Association.
Married Sharon Payne, June 23, 1973 (divorced November 1992). Children: Khadejah, Zain, Rashid, Shehu. Married Minnie Battle, February 21, 1993.
1 child, Maisa Hannah.