| Charles Young’s life was defined by firsts. Young was the first Black national park superintendent, the first Black military attaché, the first Black colonel, and the highest-ranking Black person in the U.S. military until his death. Yet, it took the National Park Service 100 years to commemorate his leadership; in 2004, they named a sequoia after him in honor of his service. An esteemed military leader and conservationist, Young made history at a time when the achievements of Black Americans were often erased from the record. While progress has been made, the struggle to honor those excluded from dominant historical narratives endures. Celebrate Black History Month by learning the story of Charles Young and the leadership he demonstrated during his life. Keep reading |
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