Raymond Garfield Dandridge

Biography

Raymond Garfield Dandridge gave voice to the hopes, struggles, and dignities of African American life through poetry that was both spare and resonant. His verse appeared in newspapers and periodicals, and readers admired how he captured everyday melodies with precise language.

His artistic discipline was matched by a personal quiet courage, and he remained a committed presence in Cincinnati’s literary scene, leaving behind a body of work that continues to inspire readers near his Spring Grove resting place.