The Powerbroker: Whitney Young's Fight for Civil Rights

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The Powerbroker: Whitney Young's Fight for Civil Rights

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PBS | Air Date: February 18, 2013
Summary: Remembering Whitney Young, who led the National Urban League from 1961 until his death in 1971 at age 49. During those years, he played a pivotal role in expanding access to jobs, education and housing for blacks, primarily by forging personal relationships with business and political leaders. That approach led to criticism from someRemembering Whitney Young, who led the National Urban League from 1961 until his death in 1971 at age 49. During those years, he played a pivotal role in expanding access to jobs, education and housing for blacks, primarily by forging personal relationships with business and political leaders. That approach led to criticism from some activists, who accused him of being a sellout. But as President Nixon observed at Young's funeral, "He knew how to accomplish what other people were merely for." Expand
Genre(s): Talk & Interview, Documentary, Arts

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