Remembering Ambassador Andrew Young On his Birthday

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.

Getty: Derek White

Photo credit Getty: Derek White

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.

Getty: Barry Williams

Photo credit Getty: Barry Williams

“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)

Getty: Craig Barritt

Photo credit Getty: Craig Barritt

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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2023 Black Music And Entertainment Walk Of Fame induction

“Keep the Vote Alive!” March Commemorates Civil Rights Act

WE Day UN

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