Oscar W. Ritchie, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Oscar W. Ritchie

Educator, scholar, author & sociologist

Date of Birth: 16-Feb-1909

Place of Birth: Hallandale Beach, Florida, United States

Date of Death: 16-Jun-1967

Profession: author, sociologist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Oscar Washington Ritchie (February 16, 1909 – June 16, 1967) was the first African American professor at a predominantly White university in the state of Ohio.
Before his death, he held every position possible in the Sociology Department at Kent State University (KSU).