Whitney M. Young, Jr., and the Struggle for Civil Rights

by Nancy J. Weiss

Book Overview

Whitney M. Young, Jr., the charismatic executive director of the National Urban League from 1961 to 1971, bridged the worlds of race and power. The "inside man" of the black revolution, he served as interpreter between black America and the businessmen, foundation executives, and public officials who constituted the white power structure. In this stimulating biography, Nancy J. Weiss shows how Young accomplished what Jesse Jackson called the toughest...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0691601313
• ISBN13: 9780691601311
• Release Date: July 2014
• Publisher: Princeton University Press
• Length: 314 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"