Historedia
Person

Richard Humphreys

Events
1
Episodes
2
Years
1837

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Richard Humphreys, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Institute for Colored Youth founded in Philadelphia

    1837

    Role: Founder and Philanthropist

    1. February 1837 · City of PhiladelphiaFounding of the African Institute

      Richard Humphreys established the African Institute in Philadelphia in February 1837, using funds from his estate to educate African Americans.

    2. April 1837 · PhiladelphiaRenaming to Institute for Colored Youth

      The African Institute was renamed the Institute for Colored Youth in April 1837, reflecting its broader educational mission.

Sources

  1. Cheyney University Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-01
  2. Institute for Colored Youth Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-15