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- Dick Gregory (born October 12, 1932, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.—died August 19, 2017, Washington, D.C.) was an American comedian, civil rights activist, and spokesman for health issues, who became nationally recognized in the 1960s for a biting brand of comedy that attacked racial prejudice.
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Richard Claxton Gregory (October 12, 1932 – August 19, 2017) was an American comedian, actor, writer, activist and social critic. [1][2] His writings were best sellers.
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Apr 2, 2014 · Dick Gregory was a pioneering comedian and civil rights activist who took on race with layered, nuanced humor during the turbulent 1960s.
Aug 15, 2024 · Dick Gregory (born October 12, 1932, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.—died August 19, 2017, Washington, D.C.) was an American comedian, civil rights activist, and spokesman for health issues, who became nationally recognized in the 1960s for a biting brand of comedy that attacked racial prejudice.
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Aug 20, 2017 · Dick Gregory, the comedian and civil rights crusader, died Saturday. He was 84. His family announced the news on his public Facebook page.
Aug 19, 2017 · Comedian and civil rights activist Dick Gregory, who broke barriers in the 1960s and became one of the first African-Americans to perform at white clubs, died Saturday. He was 84.
Aug 19, 2017 · Mr. Gregory was a breakthrough performer in his appeal to whites — a crossover star, in contrast to veteran black comedians like Redd Foxx, Moms Mabley and Slappy White, whose earthy, pungent...
Aug 20, 2017 · The web page pays tribute to Dick Gregory, who died in 2017, for his contributions to comedy and social justice. It covers his career, his activism, his books, his influence and his legacy.
