Whitney Young (Noun)
Meaning
United States civil rights leader (1921-1971).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- Whitney Young was a prominent figure in the United States civil rights movement during the 1960s.
- The National Urban League was led by Whitney Young from 1961 until his death in 1971.
- Whitney Young worked closely with other prominent civil rights leaders, including Martin Luther King Jr.
- As a civil rights leader, Whitney Young advocated for equal opportunities and social justice for African Americans.
- Whitney Young played a key role in planning the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.