Background
II, James R. Banks was born on June 28, 1955 in Albany, New York, United States. Son of James R. Senior and Joyce L. (Jackson) B.
II, James R. Banks was born on June 28, 1955 in Albany, New York, United States. Son of James R. Senior and Joyce L. (Jackson) B.
Bachelor, American Baptist College, 1978.
Member of faculty, National Baptist Congress Christian Education, since 1982;
member of faculty, Empire State Congress Christian Education, since 1981;
member of faculty, St. John Baptist Church Institute, Buffalo, since 1984;
member of faculty, We. Baptist Association Christian Education, Buffalo, since 1987;
pastor, Faith Baptist Church, Buffalo, since 1981. Senior chaplain Wende Correctional Facility, Alden, New York, 1985-1987.
Secretary Empire State Convention New York State, 1984-1990. Vice-moderator Great Lakes Baptist Association, Western New York, 1985-1990.
Member National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.
Married Judy C. Shaw, July 3, 1976. Children: Bekesica K., Janine R., Jamye R.