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Andrew Young
Veteran civil rights leader, former congressman, mayor of Atlanta, and U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, whose work alongside Martin Luther King Jr. is the subject of the documentary featured in the episode.
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Oct 16, 2025
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Rachel Maddow in Discussion with Civil Rights Leader Andrew Young
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Andrew Young, a veteran civil rights leader and former U.S. ambassador, shares his pivotal journey alongside Martin Luther King Jr. Courageously recounting his experiences in the civil rights movement, he discusses the impact of the Albany Movement and the Birmingham protests that shaped history. Young emphasizes the media's role in amplifying nonviolent activism and the need for a Voting Rights Act. Joined by Rev. Al Sharpton and entrepreneur John Hope Bryant, they reflect on Young's legacy and inspire continued civic engagement in today's world.
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