BIN Exclusive: Virginia’s First Black Attorney General Jay Jones Talks Historic Role

BIN News Anchor Amber Payton sat down exclusively with Virginia’s first Black Attorney General, Jay Jones, for a wide-ranging conversation about his historic role and what it means for communities across the Commonwealth.

Jones spoke candidly about his top priorities in office, what the Attorney General’s office does for everyday Virginians, and the urgent work already underway through his newly created Public Advocacy Division. 

The Hampton Roads native also reflected on the weight of making history in a state more than 400 years old — and delivered a powerful message of encouragement to the next generation of Black leaders.

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