Jimmy Lawson born and raised in Oklahoma City, OK, is a graduate of John Marshall High School.  He played college basketball at Grambling State University in 1998. He finished his basketball career at Oklahoma City University. Mr. Lawson acquired a bachelor's degree in Finance and a Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA); both degrees from the prestigious Oklahoma City University. Mr. Lawson is currently running for Oklahoma City Mayor; in which the election is February 8, 2022. He is the first African-American candidate in OKC history and would be the first African-American Mayor of OKC if elected.