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James Thindwa

Chicago, Illinois

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My dearest James Thindwa died yesterday January 19, 2020 after a courageous fight against cancer. His passionate commitment to fighting for social justice and his belief in the power of ordinary people to change their lives, and our world, will live on in the rich legacy he imparted to so many....

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January 24, 2020

Dear Family of Mr. James Thindwa:

I am A 43 year Member of Sixth Grace Presbyterian Church, 600 East 35th Street, Chicago, Illinois 60616. Reverend Dr. David B. Thornton is the Pastor, The Moderator of The Session, and The Head of The Staff. He is also My Confidante, Mentor, Teacher, and Spiritual Advisor. Reverend Donald B. Register is The Pastor Emeritus.

I am also A Former Member of Church Musician Ship Guild, Inc. (1988-2008). This...

James Thindwa was a teacher, mentor, example and friend to me as a developing leader and organizer. I will forever be grateful to him for his passion for human rights. Thank you James for being such a gift.

James overwhelming appreciation and love for ordinary people and particarly those who were oppressed and ignored. he fought for thee rights of working people, blacks, Latinos and all those considered poor and direspected. He was a brilliant soul! And his compassion for ordinary people was extraordinary. A passion to right the wrongs that have left people economically and socially behind in their lives. his dear, beloved,Martha and so many of the rest of us must weep at the death of...