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    Whitney Young

    American civil rights leader

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  1. www.britannica.com › biography › Whitney-M-Young-JrWhitney Young | Biography, Urban League, & Facts | Britannica

    Apr 16, 2024 · Whitney Young (born July 31, 1921, Lincoln Ridge, Kentucky, U.S.—died March 11, 1971, Lagos, Nigeria) was an American civil rights leader who, as head of the National Urban League from 1961 to 1971, spearheaded the drive for equal opportunity for Black people in U.S. industry and government service.

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  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Whitney_YoungWhitney Young - Wikipedia

    Legacy. Namesakes. In movies. See also. References. Further reading. External links. Whitney Young. Whitney Moore Young Jr. (July 31, 1921 – March 11, 1971) was an American civil rights leader.

  4. wyoung.orgWhitney M. Young Magnet High School

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  6. www.blackpast.org › young-jr-whitney-m-1921-1971Whitney M. Young Jr. (1921-1971) - Blackpast

    Mar 19, 2007 · Learn about Whitney Young Jr., a prominent leader of the National Urban League and a civil rights advocate in the 1960s. He fought for racial justice, poverty alleviation, and against the Vietnam War.

  7. www.encyclopedia.com › whitney-m-jr-youngWhitney M. Jr. Young | Encyclopedia.com

    May 14, 2018 · Learn about the life and achievements of Whitney M. Young Jr., a social worker and civil rights activist who led the National Urban League from 1961 to 1971. Find out how he worked with presidents, business leaders, and black radicals to advance racial equality and opportunity.

  8. www.pbs.org › independentlens › documentariesThe Powerbroker: Whitney Young’s Fight for Civil Rights - PBS

    About the Documentary. Whitney Young was one of the most powerful, controversial, and largely forgotten leaders of the civil rights movement, who took the fight directly to the powerful white...

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  10. www.jfklibrary.org › whitney-m-young-jrWhitney M. Young Jr. | JFK Library

    Learn about Whitney Young, the executive director of the National Urban League who advocated for civil rights and social justice. See his correspondence with the White House and other documents related to his work and legacy.

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