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September 2013 Newsletter |
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"Woke
Up this
Morning with my Mind Stayed on FREEDOM!"
Lincoln Memorial
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History was made on Wednesday, August 28, 2013 as Ambassador Andrew J. Young led the "Let Freedom Ring" ceremony in song, "Woke up this morning with my mind stayed on Freedom", of the 50th anniversary of the "March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom." This historical event was held at the Lincoln Memorial -- the same location of the original march 50 years prior-- and included President Barack H. Obama and a host of prestigious speakers, Former Presidents James "Jimmy" Carter and William "Bill" Clinton, U.S. Congressman John Lewis, Lynda Johnson Robb, Caroline Kennedy, Oprah Winfrey, Martin L,. King, III, and The Rev. Dr. Bernice A. King. We salute Ambassador Andrew J. Young for his dedication and service to the continued vision of Dr. Martin Luther King's dream.
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Raising the Consciousness of Tomorrow's Leaders Howard University
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Howard University Students
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On Sunday, August 25, 2013, Howard University alum, Ambassador Andrew J. Young shared in a special screening of his latest documentary, "1963: The Year that Changed America" and conversation  | |
Left to Right: Howard Dodson and Ambassador Andrew J. Young
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with over 1,500 of tomorrow's leaders--students of Howard University. The screening, held in Cramton Auditorium of the historic Howard University, was packed to capacity of young brilliant minds, anxious and excited to hear the thoughts and sentiments of a living legend and civil rights leader. Many students were in awe and overwhelmed by the presence of such an esteemed trailblazer; any of whom flooded social media outlets with first hand accounts of their feelings and expressions throughout the conversation.  Following the student conversation, WHUT/ Howard University Television invited Ambassador Young to continue the discussion of the "March on Washington" with a candid conversation hosted by Howard Dodson, the director of the Moorland-Springarn and Howard University Libraries. View Interview. |
1963: The Year that Changed America, "Raising the Conscience of a Nation with Ambassador Andrew Young"
Hogan and Lovells Law Firm -- Washington, D.C.
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The Humanities Council of Washington, DC a non profit organization whose mission is "to transform lives through the power of the humanities," in partnership with the Andrew J. Young Foundation, commemorated of the 50th anniversary of the "March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom" with a special program --1963: Raising the Conscience of a Nation. This commemorative program was held on Monday August 26, 2013 at the conference center of the Hogan and Lovells law firm. The screening of the documentary "1963: The Year that Changed America," was followed by Ambassador Andrew J. Young in conversation with Washington, DC broadcast journalist Dr. J.C. Hayward. Dr. Hayward, the first female anchor of Washington, DC celebrates 40 years as an anchor at WUSA9 and was recently inducted into the National Association of Black Journalists' Hall of Fame. View Interview We congratulate Dr. Hayward on her achievements and thank the Humanities Council of Washington, DC -- Joy Ford Austin, Executive Director for the opportunity to share this documentary. Please support the Humanities Council of Washington, DC in its future endeavors and please visit their website for More Information.
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Left to Right: J.C. Hayward, Joy Ford Austin, Ambassador Andrew Young, and Morlene Moss
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Additional Celebrations 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington
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Ambassador Andrew Young is honored during the 2013 Southern Christian Leadership Conference
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Ambassador Andrew Young with Former Presidents William Clinton and James Carter during the "Let Freedom Ring" ceremony on Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at the Lincoln Memorial
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Ambassador Andrew Young becomes an honorary national park ranger for the day, as AYF staff member Marian Jones witnesses this occasion on the National Mall
Photography Credit:
Willie Tucker, WET Media
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Left to Right: Winston Burns, Urban League President Marc H. Morial, AYF Executive Director, Andrea Young and CBS correspondent Michelle Miller Morialat the "Let Freedom Ring" ceremony
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Ambassador Andrew Young in conversation with Richard Claxton "Dick" Gregory during the King Imaging Project Event on Sunday, August 25, 2013
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Pass on Blessing Awards
Sunday, May 18, 2014
The Buckhead Theater
5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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