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The essential Dick Gregory, Dick Gregory ; edited by Christian Gregory

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The essential Dick Gregory

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Dick Gregory ; edited by Christian Gregory

A true renaissance man, Richard Claxton "Dick" Gregory was one of the pioneering satirists of his generation, a reformer and brilliant spokesperson for the downtrodden and forgotten who dedicated his life to speaking unadulterated truth -- and to improving ordinary lives. A revered human rights and environmental activist, fearsome and uncompromising social critic, lauded bestselling author, and beloved nutrition guru, Gregory aimed not only to educate souls, but to liberate them. His words shaped a generation and remain vital for our own turbulent times, offering wisdom to enlighten and inspire a new activist age. This carefully curated anthology of selected writings reflects and celebrates Dick Gregory's wisdom and his vision. Divided into three sections -- Body, Mind, and Spirit -- it includes previously unavailable transcriptions and excerpts taken from his sixteen books, fifteen albums and audio compilations, and more than 1,200 hours of archival video, including lectures, interviews, and comedic performances. It is a breathtaking tour through the life of one of America's most prophetic and relevant cultural icons. This volume is a pointillistic portrait of a man who gave up a lucrative entertainment career to fight injustice on the front line of battle -- leading protests and hunger strikes to end the Vietnam War and apartheid in South Africa; supporting civil rights, feminism, and Native Americans; and addressing hunger, poverty, and police brutality

Part I: The Body (1931-1960). 1803 North Taylor -- Developing His Gifts -- Navigating a Wider World -- Lil -- No Business Like Show Business -- Breakthrough -- Part II: The Mind (1961-1970). Congressional Testimony on Discrimination in the Performing Arts (October 30, 1962) -- Interview with Ralph Gleason, KPFA Radio (May 25, 1963) -- Speech at St. John's Baptist Church, Birmingham (May 10, 1963) -- Medgar -- Selma Speeches (October 1963) -- Freedom Summer: Interview with Ramparts Magazine (June 1964) -- Interview with Larry Wilde, Great Comedians Talk About Comedy -- Malcolm -- Speech at Vietnam Day, University of California, Berkeley (May 21-23 1965) -- Martin -- COINTELPRO -- Write Me In -- Imagine: Bed-In for Peace, Montreal (June 1, 1969) -- Part III: The Spirit (1971-2017). My Answer to Genocide (October 1971) -- The Circuit: UCLA Speech (January 27, 1972) -- Caught in the Act: Final Nightclub Performance (August 5, 1973) -- The JFK Assassination: Good Night America (March 6, 1975) -- A Winning Formula -- Amandla Festival, Harvard Stadium, Boston (July 21, 1979) -- Iran Hostage Crisis: Press Conference at Logan Airport, Boston (September 9, 1980) -- Pilgrim in Search of Liberation: Message Magazine (March/ April 1981) -- "Something Must Be Wrong": Address at the Cleveland City Club (March 18, 1983) -- Hard on the Outside, Soft on the Inside, but Willing to Stick His Neck Out / Christian Gregory