Richard was born on sept 4, 1908 in Roxie Mississippi
Richard had his wife Ellen poplar and his two daughters Rachel Wright and julia Wright. His parents Ella wilson Wright, Nathan wright, and his younger brother Leon Alan.
Richard went to lanier high school and howe institute.
Somejobs Richard has was postal clerk, federal negro theatre, project in the words and progress administration.
Richard won two awards, spingarn medal, and guggenheim fellowship for creative arts.
Richard wright died in paris france on nov 28, 1960 from a heart attack.
