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In Memoriam: David James, 1923-2016

Being the first African-American to buy a house in Winnetka was just one of many milestones in the eventful life of David James. His multi-faceted personality and lifelong work for social justice were recalled at the July 29th funeral mass at Sacred Heart, where he was a longtime parishioner. Born in St. Louis, Mr. James […]

Winnetka Way: David James

Gazette Article by: Betsy Landes Appeared in the Gazette: Fall/Winter 2008 Last spring, former long-time Winnetka resident David James sat down for an interview with Brit Schneiders, then a junior at New Trier. For a history assignment, Brit needed to tape an interview with someone whose life experiences— in a political campaign, foreign service, a […]

Winnetka Way: David James (part 3)

Appeared in the Fall 2009 Gazette _Former long-time Winnetka resident David James shared a place of honor with his fellow surviving Tuskegee Airmen at the inauguration of President Barack Obama in January.  This article, a continuation of one that appeared in the Spring 2009 Gazette, offers more glimpses of his fascinating life drawn from a […]

Winnetka Way: David James (part 2)

Gazette Article by: Betsy Landes Appeared in the Gazette: Spring/Summer 2009 Former long-time Winnetka resident David James shared a place of honor with his fellow surviving Tuskegee Airmen at the inauguration of President Barack Obama in January. This article, a continuation of one that appeared in the Fall ‘08 Gazette, offers more glimpses of his […]