The Black Moses
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Andrew Jackson Young Jr. (born March 12, 1932) is an American politician, diplomat, and activist. Beginning his career as a pastor, Young was an early leader in the civil rights movement, serving as executive director of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) and a close confidant to Martin Luther King Jr. Young later became active ...
Apr 16, 2024 · Andrew Young, American politician, civil rights leader, and clergyman who served in the U.S. House of Representatives (1973–77) and later was mayor of Atlanta (1982–90). In 1990 Young, who was a Democrat, ran for governor of Georgia but lost in the primary. Learn more about his life and career.
Jun 8, 2023 · Andrew Young was at Martin Luther King’s side throughout often violent struggle for civil rights. Andrew Young, 91, is one of the last surviving members of Martin Luther King Jr.’s inner circle. Together, the two men launched the fight for voting rights toward the passage of law. (June 7)
Apr 2, 2014 · Andrew Young Jr. was an activist for the civil rights movement alongside Martin Luther King Jr. He became a member of Congress, mayor of Atlanta and U.S. ambassador to the United Nations....
May 14, 2019 · By. Nadra Kareem Nittle. Updated on May 14, 2019. Andrew Young was born March 12, 1932 in New Orleans, Louisiana. He is a pastor, civil rights activist, and former politician. As a Democrat, he was mayor of Atlanta, a U.S. congressman representing Georgia’s 5th District, and the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations.
