James H. Malone was a prominent figure in the Atlanta area. For years, his paintings adorned the walls of many public buildings throughout the city. Malone, was also a journalist. He is the author a column, Street Beat, which is a collection of stories, poetry and pictures that depict the lives of everyday individuals. The collection has appeared in The Atlanta News Leader, as well as the Atlanta News Weekly. Malone attended Morehouse College and wrote two books, Brother and Malone's Atlanta. Additionally, he has been recognized in several notable bibliographies. Some of these include Portrait of An American Artist (1986), Who's Who in American Art (1990) and Who's Who Among Black Americans (1991). Malone became the first Georgian to win the National Scholastic Art Award and also received the Bronze Jubilee Award in 1986. Moreover, he has been highly recognized at several places throughout the area, as well. The Center for Creative Studies and the Neighborhood Arts Center, are two of them.

Mr. Malone passed away in May 2011.