1921 - Whitney Young was born in Lincoln Ridge,Kentucky
Whitney Young was born on July 31, 1921, in Lincoln Ridge, Kentucky. He was a prominent African American civil rights leader and the executive director of the National Urban League from 1961 to 1971. He played a significant role in advocating for social and economic justice, focusing on improving the quality of life for African Americans in urban areas. Young was also known for his ability to build bridges between the civil rights movement and the political and business establishment.
