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Birthday
Dick Gregory was born on October 12,1932 in St, Louis Missouri -
Early Life
Gregory ran track to Southern Illinois University. Set school records as a half-miler and miler. -
Serving TheCountry while Serving Jokes
in 1954 Dick Gregory as drafted into the U.S. Army. While in Army He found his passion for Comedy. -
The Playboy
While establishing a name for him self, he then caught the attention of Hugh Hefner. Gregory attributes the launch of his career to Hugh Hefner, who allowed him to get his content and messege about racial relations in america further across the counrty. -
Dick Gregor, The Comedian
Gregory Started performing as a comedian and his career blossomed. -
Change in direction
In 1964, Gregory became more involved in civil rights movement working with the likes of Matin luther king,Malcome X and Rosa Parks. -
Nigger
Gregory wrote 6 books throughout his lifetime.His most credited was his book called nigger which talked about the struggle he faced growing up black in America, his rise to fame and his involvement in the Civil Rights Movement -
White House run
Gregory unsuccessfully ran for President of the United States in 1968 as a write-in candidate of the Freedom and Peace Party, -
Legend in the making
in 1970 his campaign had printed dollar bills with Gregory's image on them, some of which made it into circulation, causing considerable problems, but priceless publicity. -
Kids
Gregory had his eleventh and last child Richard J.r. -
Conspiracy
On July 21, 1979, Gregory often questioned and protesss the acts and blaxx of the U.S goverment aswell as showing his support for the international Anti-Apartheid movements. -
Finding a voice
Gregory had established him self as an widely know activist during the 80's with this theories about whites and the U.S. government targeting prominent blacks. -
Diet drink
Dick Gregory updated his original 4X formula which was the basis for the Bahamian Diet. Created a diet drink for Optimal Health -
Cancer
Gregory was diagnosed with lymphoma in late 1999.He refused treatment and treated himself with herbs, vitamins, and exercise, -
Today
Today Dick gregory is 83 years old and still continues to be an comedian, black/world activist,nutritionist,motivational speaker,writer and polictaion
