Whitney Young
- January 8, 2024
- Civil Rights Leader
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Whitney Young |
| Occupation | Civil Rights Leader |
| Date Of Birth | Jul 31, 1921(1921-07-31) |
| Age | 103 |
| Date Of Death | 1971-03-11 |
| Birthplace | Lincoln Ridge |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | Kentucky |
| Horoscope | Cancer |
Whitney Young Biography
| Name | Whitney Young |
| Birthday | Jul 31 |
| Birth Year | 1921 |
| Place Of Birth | Lincoln Ridge |
| Home Town | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Cancer |
| Spouse | Margaret Buckner |
| Children(s) | Lauren Young Casteel |
Whitney Young is one of the most popular and richest Civil Rights Leader who was born on July 31, 1921 in Lincoln Ridge, Kentucky, United States. Civil rights activist during the 1960’s, who was a strong advocate for discrimination in the workplace, was the president of the National Association of Social Workers and an Executive Director for the National Urban League.
His plan to provide the federal government to help cities with monetary aid was influenced by and was part of His plan to bring monetary federal aid to cities was influenced and was partially included in Lyndon B. Johnson‘s War on Poverty.’s War on Poverty.
His wife was Margaret Buckner from 1946 until his death. The mother of his son was Laura Young and his father was President of the Lincoln Institute.
Whitney Young Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Civil Rights Leader |
| House | Living in own house. |
Whitney Young is one of the richest Civil Rights Leader from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Whitney Young 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was a part of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity at Kentucky State University, a historically black university, and he was a graduate in 1941.
The eulogy delivered by President Nixon during his funeral stated”He could achieve what others only imagined.’
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Whitney Young Dating?
According to our records, Whitney Young married to Margaret Buckner. As of December 1, 2023, Whitney Young’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Whitney Ranked on the list of most popular Civil Rights Leader. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Whitney Young celebrates birthday on July 31 of every year.
Why is Whitney Young important?
Appointed executive director of the National Urban League in 1961, Young won an impressive reputation as a national black activist who helped bridge the gap between white political and business leaders and poor blacks and militants.
How big is Whitney Young High School?
Whitney M. Young Magnet High School is a top rated, public, magnet school located in CHICAGO, IL. It has 2,198 students in grades 7-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 18 to 1. According to state test scores, 93% of students are at least proficient in math and 91% in reading.
What is Whitney Young legacy?
The Legacy Event honors community partners and friends who help Whitney Young Health advance our mission of providing quality medical, dental and behavioral health care to all who need it, regardless of income.
Did Whitney Young have children?
Lauren Young Casteel
What was Whitney Young's role in the march on Washington?
Although the Urban League was more committed to social service than direct action, Young made the controversial decision to co-sponsor the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom with other Unity Council members.