05/29/2026
Happy 94th Birthday to Ambassador Andrew Young! A towering figure of the Civil Rights Movement, Ambassador Young worked alongside Martin Luther King Jr. as a trusted strategist and leader in the fight for justice and equality. His lifelong commitment to service helped transform both the city of Atlanta and the global stage.
• A Howard Univ. alum, Dillard Univ. transfer
• A key leader in the Civil Rights Movement
• 14th U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations
• A member of the U.S. Congress (GA-5)
• 55th Mayor of Atlanta
• Co-Chair of 1996 Summer Olympics
• Countless honors, rewards, positions of leadership and world-wide recognition
His pioneering leadership opened doors for generations, strengthening Atlanta’s reputation as the “Black Mecca” and a global center of business, diplomacy, and culture. At 94, remains a living legend, an icon whose legacy of courage, diplomacy, and service continues to inspire the world.