C.E. "Big House" Gaines Hall of Fame
James Johnson was a member of the football team from 1983-87 and was a part of the 1987 CIAA Championship team. James was the radio DJ for WSNC from 1985-1986 and he received his bachelor's in mass communications in 1988. He is a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. He currently serves on the board of the Lumber company where he provides services to individuals of the homeless population in Mecklenburg, County. From 1992-1995 he was the two-time Social Worker of the Year. He is also a board member of Ram Athletics. He is a large contributor of the WSSU Bill and Carolyn Hayes Endowment, a donor of 1000 HORN$, and a donor to the kidney foundation. In the spring of 2021, he partnered with the WSSU Career Development Service and sponsored 300 students to eat and participate in the fashion show. In the fall semester of 2022, he financially secured the professional consultant to speak with students about the importance of money management, and the sponsorship allowed 50 students to participate and enjoy a great meal.
