William Still - Youth Organizations

Youth Organizations

Still also had a strong interest in the welfare of black youth. He helped to establish an orphanage for black youth and he also helped to organize the first YMCA for African-Americans.

Read more about this topic:  William Still

Famous quotes containing the word youth:

    “The education of females has been exclusively directed to fit them for displaying to advantage the charms of youth and beauty. ... though well to decorate the blossom, it is far better to prepare for the harvest.”
    —Emma Hart Willard (1787–1870)