Van Jones
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Van Jones is an African American author, attorney, and activist born on September 20, 1968 in Jackson, TN. He is best known for his New York Times bestselling book, The Green Collar Economy, and for appearing on the 2009 Time magazine list of the 100 Most Influential People. He is an advocate for environmental and civil rights causes.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day September 20, 1968
Birth Place Jackson, TN
Age 55 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Virgo

💰 Net worth: $85 Million (2024)

About

African American author known for his New York Times bestselling book, The Green Collar Economy. He appeared on the 2009 Time magazine list of the 100 Most Influential People. Also an attorney, he is known for his environmental and civil rights activism.

Before Fame

He studied political science at the University of Tennessee at Martin and later graduated from Yale Law School. Between college and law school, he briefly worked as an intern at the Nashville bureau of the Associated Press.

Trivia

He served as Special Adviser for Green Jobs in the White House Council on Environmental Quality.

Family Life

He and his twin sister, Angela, were born in Jackson, Tennessee to a Teacher mother and a principal father. He later had two sons named Cabral and Mattai with his wife, Jana Carter.

Associated With

He was appointed Special Adviser for Green Jobs by President Barack Obama.

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