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The Andrew Young Foundation
Program Highlights and Achievements 2010
This had been the most successful and productive year for growth
and development for the Andrew Young Foundation since its
inception in 2003. The many achievements and successes are due,
in part, to the extraordinary partnerships the Foundation has
forged with friends, contributors, supporters and volunteers.
Ambassador Young established the Andrew Young Foundation to
advance his vision of equality, justice and peace for “all of
God’s children.” The Foundation has documented important
milestones in the history of the civil rights movement, City of
Atlanta and the world, but perhaps one of its most lasting
achievements is to challenge, encourage and educate young people
to become ethical leaders in a global world.
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Andrew Young
Presents
Documentary Series
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Four documentary specials were produced and syndicated
nationally in 2010: Crossing
in St. Augustine;
Fountain of Freedom;
Change in the Wind
and
What’s Happenin’ Now.
Georgia Public Broadcasting rebroadcast the first two
seasons of eight documentaries on its statewide network.
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Andrew Young
Presents
was awarded three
Emmys
from National Academy of Television Arts-Southeast, as well
as seven
Telly
awards
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Film Festivals in Brazil, Nigeria and Atlanta featured
documentaries from Andrew Young
Presents.
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Special documentary screenings and panel discussions were
held in partnership with a number of institutions, reaching
thousands of viewers, including: the Martin Luther King
Center for Nonviolent Social Change, the Woodruff Arts
Center, the Buckhead Theater, Morehouse College, Clark
Atlanta University, Flagler College
Developing Leaders for a Public Purpose
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Annual series of public leadership forums and a class on
Social and Political Change launched in partnership with the
Leadership Center at Morehouse College in the Fall Semester
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Four forums highlighting the contributions of Atlanta
leaders Dr. Benjamin Mays; Dr. Martin Luther King,Jr.; Mayor
Maynard Jackson and Ambassador Andrew Young were attended by
over 1000 business; community, non-profit and civic leaders,
as well as students
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Multi-media artwork was commissioned for the Jean Childs
Young Middle School to honor Jean Childs Young and convey to
students, staff and visitors her spirit and legacy.
The Atlanta Project
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Atlanta leaders evolved an important political, cultural and
economic model for cities around the U.S. and the world,
often called the “Atlanta Way.” Research and interviews for
the book and documentary project have begun on this
important initiative.
Passing on Blessings
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Andrew and Carolyn Young continue to be engaged in
supporting and providing governance for institutions of
higher learning, while lending their time, talent and
treasure to a host of charitable and civic organizations.
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