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| Whitney M. Young, Jr. |
The Powerbroker: Whitney Young’s Fight for Civil Rights
Whitney M. Young, Jr. was one of the
most celebrated — and controversial — leaders of the civil rights
era. The Powerbroker: Whitney Young's Fight for Civil Rights
follows his journey from segregated Kentucky to head of the National
Urban League. Unique among black leaders, he took the fight directly
to the powerful white elite, gaining allies in business and
government, including three presidents. Young had the difficult tasks
of calming the fears of white allies, relieving the doubts of fellow
civil rights leaders, and responding to attacks from the militant
Black Power movement.
The screening is free to the
public with concessions available for purchase. After the film, a
discussion will be held with the audience.
Watch the Trailer for The
Powerbroker: http://youtu.be/34o7BoDU4ok
More about the
movie: http://www.itvs.org/films/powerbroker
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