Van Jones
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| Gender | Male |
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| Age | 55 |
| Web site | www.vanjones.net |
| Date of birth | September 20,1968 |
| Zodiac sign | Virgo |
| Born | Jackson |
| Tennessee | |
| United States | |
| Spouse | Jana Carter |
| Children | Cabral Jones |
| Mattai Jones | |
| Job | Lawyer |
| Actor | |
| Author | |
| Environmentalist | |
| Activist | |
| Civil Rights Advocate | |
| Education | Jackson Central-Merry Early College High |
| University of Tennessee Martin | |
| Yale University | |
| Yale Law School | |
| Books | Beyond the Messy Truth: How We Came Apart, How We Come Together |
| The Green Collar Economy | |
| Rebuild the Dream | |
| Every Other Weekend | |
| The Grinder's Guidebook: To Significant and Sustainable Success | |
| Redefining Black Power: Reflections on the State of Black America | |
| Awards | NAACP Image Award – President's Award |
| Official site | vanjones.net |
| Parents | Loretta Jean Jones |
| Willie Anthony Jones | |
| Siblings | Angela Jones |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 403215 |
Van Jones Life story
Anthony Kapel "Van" Jones is an American news and political commentator, author, and lawyer. He is the co-founder of several non-profit organizations, a three-time New York Times bestselling author, a CNN host and contributor, and an Emmy Award winner.
Country star Dolly Parton gets $100m award from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos
Country Music star and philanthropist Dolly Parton has been awarded a $100m (£84. 8m) prize by Jeff Bezos .
The multi-billionaire founder of Amazon announced the award alongside his partner, Lauren Sanchez .
Ms Sanchez described Ms Parton as " A Woman who gives with her heart and leads With Love and compassion in every aspect of her work".
The Bezos Courage & Civility Award recognises leaders who " pursue solutions with courage and civility".
Ms Sanchez said on Instagram that Ms Parton is " A Woman who gives with her heart and leads With Love and compassion in every aspect of her work. "
" We can't wait to see all The Good that you're going to do with this $100 million award, " She Said .
In a video of The Ceremony posted online, Ms Parton said " Wow! Did you say $100 million? "
" I think people who are in a position to help should put their money where their heart is. I will do my best to do Good Things with this money, " she added.
The award started in 2001, with prizes going to activist Van Jones and chef and humanitarian Jose Andres , who established World Central Kitchen, which provides food in disaster-stricken areas around The World .
Ms Parton - a singer-songwriter, actress, businesswoman and philanthropist - was inducted into The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame earlier this month.
She has been a high-profile supporter of charities and founded the Dollywood Foundation , which has given books to children around The World .
Ms Parton has also been a vocal advocate of vaccination against Covid-19.
She supported Moderna's with a in Nashville .
Source of news: bbc.com
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