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Lisa Young Alston, the second daughter of former U.N. Ambassador and Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young, died at the age of 67 after what her family called “a long struggle” with pancreatic cancer.
Lisa Young Alston was part of one of Atlanta’s most influential families, with Ambassador Andrew Young playing a pivotal role in the civil rights movement, international diplomacy, and local ...
Young’s visit also included an evening gathering at First Missionary Baptist Church where he spoke to the crowd about his experiences as a young pastor in Thomasville nearly 70 years ago.
The public can get a look at “The Many Lives of Andrew Young” in the library’s first-floor atrium through July 31. An opening reception, at which Young will attend, will be held at 4 p.m ...
Young’s contributions span from his close partnership with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the civil rights movement to his tenure as mayor from 1982 to 1990.
Born and raised in Indianapolis, Andrew Young has carved an impressive path in the music industry as a Platinum-certified singer/songwriter. With his music distributed by Sony Music and a Grammy ...