Rocky Jones | |
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| Born | August 26, 1941 |
| Died | July 29, 2013 (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 |
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.