Quote by: Andrew Young

What we forget is that African Americans made the largest contribution to America, economically, before the Civil War of any sector of society. I read that the railroads were worth about $2 billion, but slavery was a $3 billion asset.


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Author Bio


  • NameAndrew Young
  • DescriptionAmerican politician, diplomat, activist and pastor from Georgia
  • AliasesAndrew Jackson Young
  • BornMarch 12, 1932
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionFilm Producer; Politician; Diplomat
  • AwardsSpingarn Medal; Presidential Medal Of Freedom; Four Freedoms Award - Freedom Of Worship