Washington, D.C.- Published by UnityFirst.com The National Coalition of Black Veterans and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., proudly invites members of the House of Representatives, retired military Flag Officers, representatives of the Black veterans community, the press, and the public to join us as we commemorate the life of American soldier and military leader, Colonel Charles Young.

Colonel Young had an exemplary career and was the highest-ranking Black commanding officer in the U.S. Army from 1894 until his death in 1922. “It is not an exaggeration of the facts to say that every Black Flag Officer from Brigadier General Benjamin O. Davis, Sr., to former Secretary of State, General Colin Powell owe their opportunity of advancement through the Flag Ranks to Colonel Charles Young,” says Coalition chair, Charles Blatcher III. “They reached their stars standing on his shoulders.”

“Omega Psi Phi is honored to join in a program in recognition of Colonel Young,” says Dr. Andrew Ray, Grand Basileus. “His life’s work thoroughly represents our four Cardinal Principles of MANHOOD, SCHOLARSHIP, PERSEVERANCE and UPLIFT. Colonel Young met the many formidable challenges with courage and fortitude. He pressed on through life, not because of, but in spite of the never-ending challenges.”

On Wednesday, June 5th representatives of the Coalition and Fraternity will gather at his grave to celebrate the 90th anniversary of Col. Young’s interment in Arlington Cemetery.....Continue Reading at UnityFirst.com

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Media outlets have reported that according to several environmental groups, President Obama will designate five national monuments Monday (March 25, 2013) including one commemorating Colonel Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument in Ohio. The monument will become a National Monument under the Antiquities Act.

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc, made the site of his former home available to the federal government to establish a monument dedicated to him. Col. Charles Young, a distinguished officer in the United States Army, was the third black to graduate from West Point and first to achieve a colonel ranking. He later became a professor of military science at Wilberforce University.

The Dayton Daily News first reported the designations late Thursday night...see article here

Sources:
»Obama to declare five national monuments Monday, sources say. Washington Post
»Wilberforce’s Charles Young Buffalo Soliders to become national monument. Dayton Daily News

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