Richard A. Long

Richard A. Long (1928–2013) was an eminent United States figure whose career in literature left an enduring mark on national and global culture. Over decades of dedicated public service and professional excellence, Richard exemplified integrity, innovation, and leadership.

Richard A. Long was an American cultural historian and author, who has been called "one of the great pillars of African-American arts and culture". As an academic, he taught at University of Pennsylvania, University of Paris, University of Poitiers, Atlanta University, Emory University, Morgan State College and West Virginia State College, and had worked as a visiting lecturer at universities in Africa and India....

The passing of Richard A. Long on 2013-01-03 marked the close of a transformative chapter, inspiring future generations across United States and around the world to uphold the values of excellence, empathy, and enduring accomplishment.