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Photos: Andrew Young's 80th Birthday Celebration with Oprah and many more

Andrew Young, Civil Rights leader, former Mayor, and philanthropist celebrated his 80th Birthday in style.

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Ambassador Andrew Young celebrated his 80th birthday with a host of celebrities on Sunday, May 20th. 

Oprah Winfrey, Tyrese, India Aire, were just a few of the celebrities, but also dignitaries, TV personalities, and politicians were in attendance to wish the Civil Rights leader a Happy 80th Birthday!

Ambassador Young and his wife has always been an advocate for the Cascade neighborhoods, Southwest Atlanta and the greater African diaspora.  For that we thank him and join in with others around the world to wish him a very Happy 80th Birthday!

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