Andrew Young, Eric Holder reflect on the state of civil, voting rights after court decisions

Civil rights icon Andrew Young was welcomed as a "legend" Friday at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation conference, for his work passing the Voting Rights Act and Civil Rights Act -- landmark legislation that is increasingly under attack in recent years.

By: William J. Ford

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: September 19, 2026

Words: 989

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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When Andrew Young rose from his motorized chair and took his seat on stage Friday, he received rousing applause.

U.S. Rep. Shomari Figures, an Alabama Democrat, recounted Young’s storied journey. Pastor. Mayor of Atlanta. Congressman. U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. Civil rights icon.

Working alongside the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., Young played a key role with other civil rights leaders in securing support for Congress to pass …

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