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Dick Gregory
Richard Claxton Gregory was an American comedian, actor, writer, activist and social critic. Gregory became popular among the African-American communities in the southern United States with his "no-holds-barred" sets, poking fun at the bigotry and racism in the United States. In 1961 he became a staple in the comedy clubs, appeared on television, and released comedy record albums.
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Born 12 October 1932 · Died 19 August 2017 · Q1209674
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2026· 2 entries
“s CEO, asking that the company improve its animal-handling procedures. Gregory saw civil rights and animal rights as intrinsically linked, once stating,”
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2021· 1 entry
And was released on Showtime television on July 4, 2021
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2019· 1 entry
A trade paperback was published as well as an audio version
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2017· 3 entries
Died 2017-08-19.
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“Whenever there was pain in the movies, there was also some glamour.”
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“Beulah, a empregada. Borboleta McQueen. O epítome do amor negro eu não vi. Então, trancada no banco de memória de uma criança está uma mulher que não se parece com sua tia ou mamãe.”
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2016· 1 entry
In the play Turn Me Loose at the Westside Theatre in Manhattan
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2015· 1 entry
Gregory revealed that he had criticised Bob Marley for writing the song "Buffalo Soldier" upon meeting him ahead of their joint appearance at the Amandla Festival in 1979
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2003· 1 entry
Gregory and Cornel West wrote letters on behalf of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) to Kentucky Fried Chicken's CEO, asking that the company improve its animal-handling procedures
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1998· 1 entry
Gregory spoke at the celebration of the birthday of Dr Martin Luther King Jr
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1993· 1 entry
Awarded Phoenix Award (1993).
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1987· 1 entry
Helped Walter Hudson, then the fattest person alive, lose nearly 680 pounds (310 kg) in the span of one year
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1986· 1 entry
Inspired Tracye McQuirter to become a vegan activist
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1985· 2 entries
The Ethiopian government adopted, to reported success, Gregory's formula to combat malnutrition during a period of famine in the country
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Gregory introduced the Slim-Safe Bahamian Diet, a powdered diet compound
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1980· 1 entry
Traveled to Tehran to attempt to negotiate the hostages' release and engaged in a public hunger strike there, weighing less than 100 pounds (45 kg) when he returned to the United States
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1979· 1 entry
Gregory appeared at the Amandla Festival in Boston, where Bob Marley, Patti LaBelle, and Eddie Palmieri, among others, performed
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1978· 1 entry
Joined Gloria Steinem, Betty Friedan, Bella Abzug, Margaret Heckler, Barbara Mikulski, and others to lead the National ERA March for Ratification and Extension, a march down Pennsylvania Avenue to the United States Capit
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1975· 1 entry
Gregory and researcher Robert J
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1974· 1 entry
Awarded Thomas Merton Award (1974).
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1971· 1 entry
The pair published the King conspiracy book Code Name Zorro (later retitled Murder in Memphis), which postulated that convicted assassin James Earl Ray did not act alone
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1969· 1 entry
Gregory spoke at the Moratorium to End the War in Vietnam demonstration in Washington, D
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1966· 1 entry
Gregory and his wife were arrested for illegal net fishing alongside the Nisqually people in Washington state in a protest fish-in
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1965· 1 entry
"based on the philosophy of nonviolence practiced during the Civil Rights Movement
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1964· 3 entries
Gregory played a role in the search for three missing civil rights workers, James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner, who vanished in Philadelphia, Mississippi
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Gregory became more involved in civil rights activities, activism against the Vietnam War, economic reform, and anti-drug issues
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Gregory's book, Nigger, was published
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1963· 1 entry
Came to Selma, Alabama, and spoke for two hours on a public platform two days before the voter registration drive known as "Freedom Day" (October 7, 1963)
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1961· 4 entries
Gregory made his New York debut at The Blue Angel nightclub, also recording a live set there, "Dick Gregory at the Blue Angel" for his album East & West
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Became a staple in the comedy clubs, appeared on television, and released comedy record albums
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Gregory was working at the black-owned Roberts Show Bar in Chicago when he was spotted by Hugh Hefner
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That was supposed to be one night and ended up being six weeks and earned him a spot in Time and a guest appearance on Jack Paar's show and other night clubs shows, etc
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1959· 1 entry
Gregory landed a job as master of ceremonies at the Roberts Show Club
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1958· 1 entry
Gregory opened the Apex Club nightclub in Illinois
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1956· 2 entries
Gregory briefly returned to SIU after his discharge, but dropped out because he felt that the university "didn't want me to study, they wanted me to run
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Returned to the university but did not receive a degree
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1954· 2 entries
While attending Southern Illinois University
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His college career was interrupted for two years when he was drafted into the United States Army
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1932· 1 entry
Born 1932-10-12.
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