Performance with Dick Gregory

Dick Gregory is a comedian, human rights activist, philosopher, political analyst, social activist, and author. During the 1960's he used his fame as one of the nation's leading comedians to aid the Civil Rights Movement. He gave many benefits for human rights groups and actively participated in human rights demonstrations. He has also written nine books, including his autobiography, Nigger, No More Lies: The Myth and Reality of American History, Dick Gregory's Political Primer, and Up From Nigger. His comedy record albums are numerous and he lectures at more than 260 colleges each year. Gregory has received the degree of Doctor of Human Letters from Malcolm X University (Chicago) and Rust College (MIssissippi) and the Degree of Doctor of Laws from Lincoln University (Pennsylvania).
Part of the National Affairs Series