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“If the road to social transformation can be paved only by saints who never make mistakes, the road will NEVER be built.”

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Van Jones
Van Jones

Van Jones is a civil rights advocate and political activist, born on September 20, 1968. He is known for his involvement in social and environmental justice movements, particularly in the fight against climate change and racial inequality. more

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