Andrew Young

Former Mayor of Atlanta Andrew Young has launched a scholarship fund for HBCU students.

Rapper and activist Killer Mike has teamed up with Atlanta businessmen to launch a Black-owned digital bank.

Civil rights leaders including Andrew Young, C.T. Vivian and Xernona Clayton talked with several University of Alabama and University of Washington football players about continuing the fight for progress and overcoming racial divides during a discussion at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia on Tuesday night.

Ambassador Andrew Young joined Roland Martin on “NewsOne Now” to discuss the life, legacy and his personal thoughts about the legendary, iconic Dr. Maya Angelou. Ambassador Young said of his friend, “she’s moved on up a little higher.” Hear The Full Statement On ‘NewsOne Now’ Be sure to listen to “NewsOne Now” with Roland Martin, weekdays at 7 a.m. […]

On the day the nation remembered the 50th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy‘s assassination, former ambassador and civil rights warrior Andrew Young weighed in on his civil rights legacy on NewsOne Now with Roland Martin. The civil rights community was shaken to the core by the slaying of our 35th president, not only because they admired his willingness to […]

Andrew Young (pictured throughout) has not been in public office since 1990, but his contributions as a politician to the Civil Rights Movement and his service as an elected official have catapulted him to legendary status. Even after a failed gubernatorial bid, Young has gone on to do amazing work as a private citizen. Today, […]