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Nathan Benjamin Young (September 15, 1862 -- July 19, 1933) was an African-American educator who helped move forward black education in the early 20th century. Born a slave in Alabama, Young later became an educator after Booker T. Washington, who witnessed Young’s skills in debating, invited him to teach at the Tuskegee Institute. Following his career as a teacher, Young later became a president of two major universities, Florida A&M University and Lincoln University. He and Henry Lee De Forest, the president of Talladega College, started a campaign to help improve education for the African American community.
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| Born | September 15, 1862 Newbern, Alabama |
| Died | July 19, 1933 (age 71) |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Oberlin College, Talladega College |
| Occupation(s) | Teacher, President of Lincoln University and Florida A&M College |
| Spouse(s) | Emma Mae Garette (1891-1904), Margaret Buckley (1908-1933; his death) |
| Children | Nathan B. Young Jr. (son), Gareth Young (daughter) |
| Family | Susan Smith (Mother), Birth Father Unknown, Frank Young (Stepfather) |