The Legacy of Whitney Young

600 Drum Circle,Fayetteville NC 28301

20 February, 2023

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Mr. Young gained prominence in the 1960s for transforming the National Urban League into a vibrant civil rights organization. Mr. Young was the Dean of the School of Social Work at Atlanta University and the president of the National Association of Social Workers. As the leader of the Urban League, he served as an advisor to President John F. Kennedy, President Lyndon B. Johnson, and President Richard M. Nixon. He had a significant impact on public policy. Mr. Young left a strong legacy in education, civil rights, and urban renewal.