The National Youth Administration (NYA) was a New Deal agency created by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1935 to provide education, employment, and training opportunities for young Americans during the Great Depression. The NYA aimed to help young people, including Black youths, develop the skills needed to succeed in the workforce and improve their economic prospects.

Despite the segregation and discrimination that were prevalent during this time, the NYA made efforts to ensure Black youths had access to its programs. The agency established interracial councils to promote racial harmony and equal treatment, and some NYA programs specifically focused on providing opportunities for African American youths.

The NYA's impact on Black communities was significant, as it helped many young Black Americans gain valuable skills, education, and work experience that would have otherwise been inaccessible to them. The agency's efforts in supporting the development and empowerment of Black youth contributed to progress towards racial equality and economic justice in the United States.