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A photo of Lisa Young Alston

Lisa Young Alston, daughter of civil rights leader Andrew Young, dies at 67

Lisa Young Alston, daughter of Ambassador Andrew Young, has died at 67.

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Caption: Andrew Young (right, standing) leads a prayer with Amelia Boynton, the Rev. Hosea Williams, John Lewis, and Bob Mants before the first march to Montgomery on March 7, 1965. Credit: Spider Martin/Briscoe Center for American History

At 93, Andrew Young reflects on legacy, faith and America’s future. He has no plans of slowing down

Civil rights icon Andrew Young reflects on his 93rd birthday, his lifelong pursuit of justice, and his unwavering faith in America’s future.

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In this Aug. 28, 2013 file photo, former United Nations Ambassador Andrew Young speaks at the Let Freedom Ring ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.

Andrew Young Reflects On His Remarkable Career And Life

With New Year's right around the corner, we're re-airing our conversation with Ambassador Andrew Young in the spirit of self-reinvention. We hope that...

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