Henry Wilkins III
Henry Wilkins III | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Arkansas House of Representatives | |
| In office 1973–1991 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 4, 1930 |
| Died | February 20, 1991 (aged 61) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Josetta Wilkins |
| Relations | Hank Wilkins (son) Rodney E. Slater (son-in-law) |
| Children | Calvin T Terry, Hank Wilkins, Cassanda F Wilkins, Mark R Wilkins, Angela J Wilkins |
| Occupation | Politician, educator, community activist |
Look Henry Wilkins III (January 4, 1930 – February 20, 1991) was an American politician and educator who served in the Arkansas House of Representatives from 1973 to 1991. Alongside Richard Mays and William Townsend, he was the first African American to serve in the Arkansas Legislature since the Reconstruction era. His wife, Josetta Wilkins, and their son, Henry "Hank" Wilkins IV, also served as state legislators.