Rocky Jones
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For the television program, see Rocky Jones, Space Ranger.
Burnley Allan "Rocky" Jones ONS (August 26, 1941 – July 29, 2013) was an African-Nova Scotian and an internationally known political activist in the areas of human rights, race and poverty. He came to prominence first as a member of the Student Union for Peace Action (SUPA) during the 1960s and then as a civil rights activist, community organizer, educator, and lawyer.
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Rocky Jones | |
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Born | (1941-08-26)August 26, 1941 |
Died | July 29, 2013(2013-07-29) (aged 71) |
Nationality | Canadian |
Occupation(s) | Lawyer, Educator, Organizer |
Known for | Human Rights Activism |
Political party | New Democratic Party |
Spouse(s) | Joan Jones; Sharon Jones |
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