Ambassador Andrew Young is one of the ATL's most notable figures. He was the 55th mayor of Atlanta, a civil rights icon who worked alongside Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., he was an executive director of the Christian Leadership Conference, a U.S. congressman, and a United States Ambassador to the United Nations.
Today, March 12, 2024 is Ambassador Young's 92nd birthday, so check out the gallery as we showcase some photos of some standout moments in his life.
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2023 Black Music And Entertainment Walk Of Fame induction
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - FEBRUARY 28: (L-R) Jermaine Dupri, Andrew Young, Catherine Brewton, Killer Mike, and Carolyn Young attend the 2023 Black Music And Entertainment Walk Of Fame induction ceremony and brunch on February 28, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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"Keep the Vote Alive!" March Commemorates Civil Rights Act
ATLANTA - AUGUST 6: Former UN ambassador and Atlanta mayor Andrew Young speaks during the Keep the Vote Alive March and Rally August 6, 2005 in Atlanta. The historic 1965 Voting Rights Act is up for renewal in Congress. (Photo by Barry Williams/Getty Images)
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WE Day UN
NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 20: Ambassador Andrew Young attends the WE Day UN at The Theater at Madison Square Garden on September 20, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Craig Barritt/Getty Images for We Day)
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HISTORY's "Roots" Screening With Cast Member Tip "T.I." Harris And Executive Producer Will Packer
ATLANTA, GA - MAY 09: Andrew Young and Phaedra Parks attend HISTORY's "Roots" Atlanta advanced screening at National Center for Civil and Human Rights on May 9, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for History/Roots)
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HISTORY's "Roots" Screening With Cast Member Tip "T.I." Harris And Executive Producer Will Packer
ATLANTA, GA - MAY 09: Tip "T.I." Harris and Andrew Young attend HISTORY's "Roots" Atlanta advanced screening at National Center for Civil and Human Rights on May 9, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for History/Roots)
Featured Image Photo Credit: Getty: Michael Loccisano
