Whitney Young
/ˌwɪtni ˈjʌŋ/
/ˌwɪtni ˈjʌŋ/
- (1921-71) an African-American leader during the civil rights movement. He was head of the National Urban League (1961-70). Young was criticized by some African Americans because he made compromises with white political leaders, but he had great influence.
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