Author William O. Ritchie Jr.'s new book "A Black Man's Journey to the Sons of the American Revolution" is an inspiring memoir of an accomplished life and career
Recent release "A Black Man's Journey to the Sons of the American Revolution" from Page Publishing author William O. Ritchie Jr. is a fascinating and deeply American journey from the segregated South to a decorated track and field career in one of the nation's premiere HBCU and an acclaimed career as one of the highest officers in Washington DC's Metropolitan Police Department leading the investigations into the highest-profile cases of the eighties and nineties. After retirement from the MPD, he began conducting extensive genealogical research, which ultimately led to membership in the Sons of the American Revolution. He also became involved with DNA to attempt to validate the oral history portions of his family history book that is in the African American History Section in the Library of Congress, an endeavor that was successful.
CLINTON, Md., Sept. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- William O. Ritchie Jr., a former track star and seven-time All-American and alumnus of Howard University, the University of the District of Columbia, and George Washington University who retired as chief of detectives in the Metropolitan Police Department in 1994, serving in a variety of roles until his second retirement in 2006, has completed his new book "A Black Man's Journey to the Sons of the American Revolution": a candid reflection on a decorated career and a rich family history.
"From the segregated Stratton High School in Beckley, West Virginia, to the prestigious Howard University in Washington, DC, to years of law enforcement in our nation's capital, Bill Ritchie has found himself a member of the Sons of the American Revolution. We have often asked, how? And why? Throughout his book A Black Man's Journey to the Sons of the American Revolution, he answers these questions for us."
—Belva Williams Waller, matriarch of the Ritchie Family.
"Bill Ritchie's fascinating journey from rural mountains in West Virginia to celebrated track all-American at Howard University, to chief of detectives in the nation's capital and his many other successful pursuits is an inspiring study of determination, creativity, and perseverance. His book, A Black Man's Journey to the Sons of the American Revolution, candidly provides a fleet-footed but comprehensive look at a renaissance man still blazing new and interesting paths." —Rock Newman, sports and music entrepreneur, executive producer, and host of The Rock Newman Show, former Howard University Trustee.
"You have a fascinating history! Can't wait to read the book."
—Sari Horwitz, author and reporter, recipient of four Pulitzer Prize awards
Published by Page Publishing, William O. Ritchie Jr.'s engrossing book is a fascinating autobiography sharing his journey from rural West Virginia to the corridors of power in the nation's capital.
Readers who wish to experience this engaging work can purchase "A Black Man's Journey to the Sons of the American Revolution" at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes Store, Amazon, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.
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