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The Powerbroker: Young Took the Struggle from the Streets to

Clip: Season 14 Episode 8 | 2m 14s

Watch The Powerbroker - premiering February 18, 2013 (check local listings)

In this excerpt from the Independent Lens documentary, The Powerbroker, we see how Whitney Young, Jr. established himself in the business world before moving on to become a leader in the civil rights movement.

02/18/2013 | Rating TV-PG

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The Powerbroker - Preview

Preview: S14 Ep8 | 30s | Airs Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings. (30s)

Spotlight on Civil Rights Leader Whitney Young, Jr.

Preview: S14 Ep8 | 1m 51s | Watch The Powerbroker - premiering February 18, 2013 (check local listings) (1m 51s)

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