DR. H. RHETT JAMES
His life embodied a life of public service through ministry, education, scholarship and civic leadership. Served as Pastor of New Hope Baptist Church for twenty-seven years, taught at Bishop College and retired from DISD in 1998 after working in various administrative positions. Served as President of the Dallas NAACP and worked with other courageous men and women to desegregate Dallas in the late 50s, 60s and 70s.