Dick Gregory

Richard Claxton "Dick" Gregory ( born October 12, 1932 in St. Louis, Missouri) is an American comedian, activist, social critic and entrepreneur.

Work

Dick Gregory is considered as an influential artist and comedian, who, among other things, in his stand - up comedy pieces, used in a humorous form of social and human rights, as well since the beginning of his career for the rights of African Americans. He is considered the first black comedian who also performed in front of whites. Dick Gregory ran in 1968 as a write -in candidate for the Freedom and Peace Party unsuccessfully for the office of President of the United States and has published numerous albums and books. His autobiography " Nigger " Dating from 1964, sold about 10 million copies. Because of his political activities Gregory was on the master list of Nixon 's political Opponents, detailed enemies list of former U.S. President Richard Nixon. In 1974, he received the Thomas Merton Award for peace and social justice.