Category: African American History
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New Release – The Revolutionary War Legacy of Cuffee’s Lane
The American Revolution was fought by individuals from every walk of life, yet many of their stories remain untold. One such story is… read more
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Sharing History on an International Stage: Speaking at the National Council on Public History Conference
Historical scholarship reaches its greatest impact when it is shared with diverse audiences. In March 2025, historian and author Ric Murphy was invited… read more
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Kicking Off Black History Month at the International African American Museum
Few opportunities are more meaningful for a historian than sharing history in a place dedicated to preserving and honoring the African American experience.… read more
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National Recognition for Arrival of the First Africans in Virginia
Recognition from respected institutions is often a reflection of both scholarly excellence and public impact. Ric Murphy’s Arrival of the First Africans in… read more
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Historian and Author Ric Murphy Receives the Prestigious 2021 Frederick Douglass Service Award from the Sons and Daughters of the United States Middle Passage
May 21, 2021 Trenton, New Jersey – It is with great pleasure that we announce Mr. Ric Murphy, scholar, author, activist – the Sons… read more
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Exploring Hidden Chapter of Arlington National Cemetery
Most Americans know Arlington National Cemetery as the final resting place of military heroes and national leaders. Few, however, are familiar with the… read more
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Martin Luther King III: Importance of Family History
March 2, 2019 – Salt Lake City, Utah At the RootsTech 2019 conference, speakers Ric Murphy and Martin Luther King III explored the… read more
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New Release: A Pioneer of Naval Aviation: Admiral Larry Chambers
Leadership, courage, and determination define the career of Admiral Larry Chambers, a trailblazer whose achievements transformed the United States Navy. In Admiral Larry… read more
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Opening of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture
September 17, 2016 – Washington, D.C. On the eve of the opening of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture,… read more
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Abolitionist William Lloyd Garrison Descendants
September 17, 2016, Washington, DC. As a former owner of one of the Boston properties that had originally belonged to William Lloyd Garrison,… read more