Background
Hawkins was born in Middleburg, North Carolina on March 29, 1879, the son of John and Sara Hawkins.
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John Hawkins
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New York University School of Law.
Career
In 1903, he graduated from Lincoln University. He studied law at New York University School of Law. He was the second African-American New York assemblyman, after Edward A. Johnson in 1918.
In 1927, he was elected an Alderman of the City of New York, representing the 21st District.
Membership
He was a member of the New York State Assembly (New York Company, 21st Doctorate) in 1919, 1920 and 1921.
