A life of making change, reflections from Ambassador Andrew Young

10/26/22 • 22 min

The LEADing Justice podcast presents one of the great men of our time, Andrew Young, The close confidant and partner of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, Ambassador Young has a singularly impactful career in causes of advancing justice and freedom. He reflects on his remarkable life, while giving guidance to navigate these turbulent times and to secure a future of peace and freedom.

Andrew Young was active in the Southern Christian Leadership Conference and present at key points in American history, negotiating the Birmingham and Selma, Alabama desegregation agreements, helping to lead the Poor People's Campaign and serving as the the United States Ambassador to the United Nations. He was the mayor of Atlanta from 1982 to 1990 and also co-chaired the committee for the Olympic Games in 1996.

Dr. Janet Dewart Bell • Executive Producer / Host | Chris Neuner • Producer / Editor | Theme Music • First Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn

Dr. Janet Dewart Bell • Executive Producer / Host | Chris Neuner • Producer / Editor | Theme Music • First Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn

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LEADing Justice - A life of making change, reflections from Ambassador Andrew Young

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I am Janet Dewart Bell, the founder and president of Lead Intergenerational Solutions. The leading Justice podcast will tackle the most challenging issues of the day through provocative and informative discussions with singular guests who make a difference in the fight for freedom in America and the world. Securin