Clarence "Jeep" Jones

Clarence "Jeep" Jones (April 17, 1933 – February 1, 2020) was an American community activist who was closely tied to the Roxbury neighborhood of Boston throughout his personal and professional life.

At the time, the neighborhood mainly consisted of African-Americans and West Indians, but included other nationalities as well which gave rise to a cultural and lively atmosphere.

[3] In addition to basketball, Jones was a two-year track and field letterman and served as the manager of the WSSU football team for three years.

[1] More promotions followed, including a stint as head of the office of human rights, but he always remained close to Roxbury youth and basketball coaching.

"[2] Working as deputy mayor during White's second term, Jones served as a moderator between black community leaders and the city administration during the Boston busing desegregation controversy.

[6] In 1988, Jones was on the board of the BRA and involved with giving the Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative, a non-profit organization, power of eminent domain and control of development within a 30-acre area for various purposes.

[7] Jones later assisted with mayor Ray Flynn's efforts to better connect certain neighborhoods of Boston with the developing downtown area.

Mayor Flynn's efforts led to the inclusion of "a greater diversity of people" with a design to improve neglected areas of the city.