John Clifford Hawkins
Prominent African American attorney and politician from New York
About John Clifford Hawkins
Born 1879. John Clifford Hawkins was a politician and lawyer.
John Clifford Hawkins was a lawyer and politician in New York City during the early 20th century. He served in the New York Assembly and represented Harlem as a New York City alderman.
Background
Hawkins was born in Middleburg, North Carolina, on March 29, 1879, the son of John and Sara Hawkins. In 1903, he graduated from Lincoln University. He studied law at New York University School of Law.
In 1927, he was elected an Alderman of the City of New York, representing the 21st District.
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Prominent African American attorney and politician from New York
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John Clifford Hawkins was a politician and lawyer.
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