Militant Mediator

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Winner of the National Conference of Black Political Scientists Outstanding Book Award"Not only does Dickerson find Young uncompromising in his advocacy of a civil rights agenda but he holds that the mediating role that Young played was vital to the lasting accomplishments of better-known figures like Martin Luther King Jr. and James Farmer." -- New York Times Book Review"A thoughtful study of an often overlooked figure in the American civil-rights movement." -- Kirkus Reviews"Masterfully captures the intriguing life of one of our most courageous and influential civil right pioneers." -- Kweisi Mfume, president, NAACP"Dickerson's portrait is carefully balanced, identifying Young's undeniable success in attracting corporate and foundation support for the National Urban League and his rise to national prominence as a spokesman for black civil rights, as well as the limitations inherent in any position so heavily dependent on the generosity of wealthy whites." -- MultiCultural Review