Journey Through the Courts: A Life of Basketball, Civil Rights, and Beyond

James E. Rix, a Memphis native, shares a lifetime of experiences intertwining basketball, civil rights, and personal growth in his debut book, “A Life of Basketball, Civil Rights and Beyond.” This narrative is a testament to resilience and the pursuit of dreams against all odds.

In loving memory of his father, Jim F. Rix Jr., and his grandfather, Charlie Smith, whose stories live on in these pages. Here's to the past that shaped him, the present that nurtures him, and the future that awaits ...