Topic: Andrew Young
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This is a cheap city if it does not come up with enough money to keep that heritage here
Former mayor wants MLK papers to stay put Jun 11, 2006
If we're going to be the world's leader in democracy, we've got to make it easier for our citizens to vote
Weekend Election Day suggested Nov 08, 2005
We must devote ourselves to giving life and not let the incidence of violence or hatred take any more from us than it already has
Former Black Panther sentenced to life Mar 13, 2002
For Martin Luther King's death to bring together the representatives of these churches 30-some years later is extremely significant
Living Today: Issues of modern living Jan 14, 2002
For Martin Luther King's death to bring together the representatives of these churches 30-some years later is extremely significant
Feature: Churches unite to fight racism Jan 11, 2002
Andrew Jackson Young (born March 12, 1932) is an American politician, diplomat, activist and pastor from Georgia. He has served as Mayor of Atlanta, a Congressman from the 5th district, and United States Ambassador to the United Nations. He served as President of the National Council of Churches USA, was a member of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) during the 1960s Civil Rights Movement, and was a supporter and friend of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Since leaving political office in 1989, Young has founded or served in a large number of organizations founded on public policy, political lobbying and international relations, with a special focus on Africa.
Andrew Young was born in New Orleans, Louisiana to Daisy Fuller Young, a school teacher, and Andrew Jackson Young, Sr., a dentist. Young's father hired a professional boxer to teach Andrew and his brother how to fight, so they could defend themselves. From that, Andrew decided that violence was not the path he would choose to follow.
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