Lisa Young Alston, the daughter of Civil Rights leader and former U.S. Ambassador Andrew Young, died Friday at the age of 67. The cause of death has yet to be announced by the family.
A Howard University graduate, Young Alston worked as a program associate with Inspiredu Atlanta, a Georgia-based non-profit focused on digital literacy and access, prior to her death. She had also previously served as a board member for Connecting for Good and The Bridge Home for Children, both based in Kansas City, Missouri.
“The Young and Alston families deeply appreciate the tremendous outpouring of love and support from across the community as we deal with the news of the loss of our beloved Lisa,” said the family in a statement addressed to the public.
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