Dick Gregory
On August 12, 1965, During The Second Day Of The Watts Riots, Civil Rights Activist, Entrepreneur, Author And Legendary Comedian, Richard "Dick" Claxton Gregory Was Shot In The Leg While He And Other Black Leaders, Tried To Calm A Crowd On Central Avenue.
Born October 12, 1932, In St. Louis,
Missouri. Dick Gregory Began His Professional Career Working As A Comic In Chicago Nightclubs, Including The Playboy Club. An Appearance On Jack Paar's Late Night Talk Show Boosted His Career And He Soon Became A National Success.
In 1963 He Wrote Nigger: An Autobiography. In The Book's Dedication He Wrote: "Dear Momma -- Wherever you are, if ever you hear the word, 'nigger' again, remember they are advertising my book."
A Brilliant Social Comic, Gregory Dealt With Race Issues And Promoted Black Pride. He Supported Most Of The Major Civil Rights Marches In The 1960's And 1970's --- Both Financially And With His Physical Presence.
He Ran (Unsuccessfully) For Mayor Of Chicago In 1966 And For President Of The United States In 1968. He Also Participated In A Six-Week Fast To Show Solidarity With Native Americans, In 1968.
Gregory Also Concerned Himself With America's Diet. In 1973 He Wrote Natural Diet For Folks Who Eat: Cookin' With Mother Nature. He Is Also The Creator Of The Slim Safe Bahamian Diet, Which Gained International Popularity And Continues To Gross Millions Of Dollars.Gregory.
"In Order For Black History To Live, We Must Continue To Breathe Life Into It."-- Hubert Gaddy, Jr.
