Prince Jones facts for kids
Prince Carmen "Rocky" Jones Jr. (born 1975, died September 1, 2000) was an African-American man. He passed away in Virginia in 2000. The author Ta-Nehisi Coates attended his memorial service. Later, Coates wrote about Jones' life in his 2015 book, Between the World and Me. He shared how challenges related to race can be difficult for Black people, even those who are successful.
The Life of Prince Carmen Jones Jr.
Early Life and Family
Prince Carmen Jones Jr. was born in 1975. His father was Prince C. Jones Sr. His mother was Dr. Mabel Jones. She was a doctor. Her own father had been a sharecropper, which means he farmed land for a share of the crops.
His Dreams and Plans
Prince Carmen Jones Jr. went to Howard University. This is a well-known university. He worked as a personal trainer at a gym near Washington D.C. He was planning to join the Navy. He had a baby daughter named Nina. Her mother was his fiancé, Candace Carson. People described him as a good person. He was religious and loved healthy food.
