Van Jones: AI jobs are a route out of poverty for urban youth
“Maybe best known as an analyst and host on CNN, the Oakland-based Jones says his primary job is being volunteer president of Dream Corps–a multifaceted organization promoting job opportunities for urban and minority youth, prison population reduction, and political dialogue. ‘Our job is to close prison doors and open doors of opportunity,’ says Jones, always ready with a catchy turn of phrase–as well a ‘huh!’ or guffaw for emphasis.”