James C. Mays – 50 Years of Justice, Leadership & Legacy
In our Spring 2025 Edition, Game Changers Magazine proudly honors Attorney and Author James C. Mays—a towering figure in the fight for equity and justice—as he celebrates 50 years of providing legal aid and community leadership.
Mays graces our cover not only as a legal trailblazer but also as the author of the compelling new memoir, "The Long Journey Home: A Black Man’s Life in Corporate America." In a time when the complexity of navigating race, identity, and ambition in corporate structures is often misunderstood or minimized, Mays offers a bold, heartfelt, and deeply personal account of what it truly means to persevere as a Black man in America’s professional spaces.
His narrative is raw yet eloquent, reflecting the weight of history and the hope of transformation. From the sacrifices of his father’s generation to the uphill climb through the racially charged corporate environments of the 70s and 80s, Mays leads readers through pivotal moments of pain, purpose, and triumph. His story is not just about survival—but about thriving with integrity, dignity, and resilience.
A must-read for young professionals, students, aspiring entrepreneurs, and especially those in corporate and military pathways, this memoir also holds critical insight for those in white America who are open to understanding the lived realities of their minority counterparts.
As a respected educator and corporate trainer, Mays’ impact stretches across classrooms and boardrooms. His life exemplifies tenacity, generosity, wisdom, and quiet power—qualities this generation desperately needs to see and celebrate.
This edition of Game Changers Magazine is not just a tribute—it’s a call to awareness, unity, and action. Join us as we celebrate a man whose journey home is also a roadmap for many still on the path.