Billie Young

Billie Jean Young (July 21, 1947 – March 31, 2021) was an American actress, activist, poet and educator. She lived in Marion, Alabama, from where she traveled the world to teach and work with young people. She graduated from Judson College, and Samford University's Cumberland School of Law. She taught at Jackson State University. She has taught at Mississippi State University, Meridian campus. She was Artist-in-Residence at Judson College. Her papers are held at the University of Alabama Hoole Special Collections Library. Young died on March 31, 2021, at the age of 73.

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