Lord James Joseph Black

Background

Black, Lord James Joseph was born on March 5, 1949 in New York City. Son of Benjamin and Viola (Black) Black.

Education

Bachelor, Mercy College, 1978; Bachelor of Science, Mercy College, 1978; Juris Doctor, U. Bridgeport, 1984; certified, Gupton-Jones College Funeral Svc, Atlanta, 1988.

Career

Law clerk, Ministry of Justice, Liberia, 1979-1981; researcher, Connecticut Juvenile Justice Advisory Board, New Haven, 1981-1982; paralegal, Prisoners Legal Counseling Project, Reidsville, Georgia, 1985-1986; associate, Darrell T. Johnson, Professional Corporation, Hardeeville, South Carolina., 1986-1987; associate, Martin L. Polite, Professional Corporation, Ridgeland, South Carolina., 1987-1988; coordinator, director, Hardeeville Literature Program, since 1988; private practice, Hardeeville, since 1988. Delegate United States advising committee United States/Japan Bilateral session, Tokyo, 1988.

Achievements

• Lord James Joseph Black has been listed as a reputable Lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Participant Citizen Ambassador Program, Spokane, Washington, 1988, Soviet Union, 1989, China, 1989. Volunteer Jasper County Adult Literacy Project, Ridgland, South Carolina. Member American Bar Association, Association Trial Lawyers American, American Society Notaries, West African Bar Association, Citizens Organized for Public Svc., Masons (secretary 1973-1975).

Interests

• Avocations: reading and writing funding proposals.

Connections

Married Clairessa R. Nyandebo, November 15, 1975 (divorced 1985). Children: Ashanti Viola, Fanti Phana, Rebecca Fatu;m. Jacqueline Powell, March 5, 1987.

1 children, Jacqueline Maggie. Stepchildren: Kevin, Derrick, Herman.

Father:

Benjamin Black

Mother:

Viola (Black) Black

Spouse:

Clairessa R. Nyandebo

child:

1987 Black

child:

Rebecca Fatu;m. Jacqueline Powell Black

child:

March 5 Black

child:

Kevin Black

child:

Ashanti Viola Black

child:

Fanti Phana Black

child:

Derrick Black

child:

Herman Black