Andrew Jackson Young

Andrew Jackson Young, often referred to as Andrew Young, is an influential American civil rights activist, politician, and diplomat. Born in 1932, he played a significant role in the Civil Rights Movement alongside leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. He was the first African American mayor of Atlanta, Georgia, serving from 1982 to 1990. Young also served as a U.S. Congressman and as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations under President Jimmy Carter. Throughout his career, Young has advocated for social justice, economic equality, and international diplomacy, leaving a lasting impact on American society and politics.