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.

Nathan B. Young
BornSeptember 15, 1862
Newbern, Alabama
DiedJuly 19, 1933 (age 71)
NationalityAmerican
EducationOberlin 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)
ChildrenNathan B. Young Jr. (son), Gareth Young (daughter)
FamilySusan Smith (Mother), Birth Father Unknown, Frank Young (Stepfather)