Albert Young
Albert Young
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Albert Young was a renowned American educator, administrator, and advocate for racial equality in education.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born on September 15, 1827, in New York City, New York, Albert Young passed away on April 17, 1895.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Albert Young was an American educator and administrator of African descent. He held positions as a teacher, principal, and superintendent in various educational institutions throughout his career.
Early Life and Background
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Young's early life was marked by the harsh realities of slavery and racism. Born into bondage, he experienced firsthand the injustices of the institution. However, after emancipation, Young pursued education with unwavering dedication. He attended the African Free School in New York City, where he excelled academically.
Young's passion for education drove him to become a teacher. He began his career as an instructor at the Colored American Institute in New York City, eventually rising through the ranks to become its principal.
Major Accomplishments
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Albert Young's achievements were multifaceted and far-reaching:
As superintendent of schools in Washington D.C., he implemented policies aimed at integrating African-American students into predominantly white schools.
He advocated for increased funding and resources for historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs).
Young played a pivotal role in establishing the National Education Association's (NEA) Committee on Racial Equality.Notable Works or Actions
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Albert Young authored several essays and articles addressing issues related to education and racial equality. His writing highlighted the need for equitable access to quality education for African Americans, who faced significant barriers due to systemic racism and lack of resources.
Some of his notable works include:
"The Colored American," a series of essays published in the _Freeman's Journal_.
"The Negro as a Student," an article appearing in the _American Teacher_.Impact and Legacy
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Albert Young's tireless advocacy for education and racial equality left a lasting impact on the nation. His contributions helped pave the way for future generations of educators, administrators, and advocates:
The NEA's Committee on Racial Equality, established under his leadership, continues to address issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion in education.
Young's work inspired others to pursue careers in education and advocacy.Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Albert Young is widely quoted and remembered for several reasons:
His unwavering commitment to education and racial equality serves as an inspiration to educators, administrators, and advocates today.
* His leadership roles and policy initiatives helped shape the educational landscape for African Americans during a time of great social change.
By highlighting Albert Young's life and achievements, we honor his legacy as a pioneering figure in American education.
Quotes by Albert Young
For one, we were putting (our defensive) guys in bad field position. And another thing, we weren't giving them any breaks. Those guys need to be able to go on the sidelines, catch their breath and regroup. When the offense is going three-and-out, it's like (the defense) has hardly been off the field.
I don't pay too much attention to what the score was from their last game. They could've won by 50. (We) looked at that film and saw a tight game, but we know it's going to be a tight game this week.
How can you post us No. 1? ... I don't really give too much merit to that because they don't know what they're talking about.
He's steady. You're not going to see him taking any losses. He might not be as fast as all of us. I'll be honest with you, I don't know how he pulls it off and I ask him sometimes, but he gets yards and you can't be mad at that.
Everybody's older. We do so much work against blitz pick-ups, so we're pretty confident about everything and Drew has a fast release.
It's going to be a long film session for the defense to watch, ... I don't have to watch 101 plays. There was a point where it seemed like, 'Man, we haven't been out there in a while.'
It's tough to explain. We just couldn't finish. We'd get close down to their territory and they'd get a big sack. That would change the whole scheme of things. We know we have a better offense than that.