Dick Gregory In His Own Words: Remembering the Pioneering Comedian and Civil Rights Activist
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 ส.ค. 2017
- democracynow.org - In a special broadcast today, we remember legendary comedian and civil rights activist Dick Gregory, who passed away on Saturday in Washington, D.C. at the age of 84. Gregory became one of the most popular comedians in the country, paving the way for generations of African-American comedians. On Sunday Chris Rock wrote on Instagram, "We lost a king. They’ll never be another. Read his books. Look him up you won’t be disappointed. Unfortunately the America that produced Dick Gregory still exists." Dick Gregory was the first African-American comedian to sit on the couch of The Tonight Show, then hosted by Jack Parr. As his popularity grew, so did his activism. In 1967, Dick Gregory ran for mayor of Chicago against the infamous Richard Daley. He was a close friend of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., and in 1968 he ran for president against Richard Nixon. Dr. Greg Carr, chair of Afro-American Studies at Howard University and a friend of Gregory, described him as a perpetual student. “His intellectual capacity was honed to precision with a lifetime of deep study,” Carr told Diverse Magazine. We feature Dick Gregory in his own words in our 2002 interview with the comedian in our old firehouse studio. We first interviewed Gregory just months after Democracy Now! went on television. In a special broadcast today, we remember legendary comedian and civil rights activist Dick Gregory, who passed away on Saturday in Washington, D.C. at the age of 84. Gregory became one of the most popular comedians in the country, paving the way for generations of African-American comedians. On Sunday Chris Rock wrote on Instagram, "We lost a king. They’ll never be another. Read his books. Look him up you won’t be disappointed. Unfortunately the America that produced Dick Gregory still exists." Dick Gregory was the first African-American comedian to sit on the couch of The Tonight Show, then hosted by Jack Parr. As his popularity grew, so did his activism. In 1967, Dick Gregory ran for mayor of Chicago against the infamous Richard Daley. He was a close friend of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., and in 1968 he ran for president against Richard Nixon. Dr. Greg Carr, chair of Afro-American Studies at Howard University and a friend of Gregory, described him as a perpetual student. “His intellectual capacity was honed to precision with a lifetime of deep study,” Carr told Diverse Magazine. We feature Dick Gregory in his own words in our 2002 interview with the comedian in our old firehouse studio. We first interviewed Gregory just months after Democracy Now! went on television.
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I had the magnificent privilege to be in your presence Dick Gregory Brilliance St Joseph College City line Bala Cynwyd Pennsylvania
Fear and God do not occupy the same space.
He is a king
I listened to Dick Gregory in high school 1967-70.. always loved his spirit & simplistic wisdom, mixed with humor..he could be a very dude.. thanks very much for your fearlessness…
RIHP. You will not be forgotten. Condolences to the family. Streaming prayers. ❤🙏🏻
I love how Amy just let him talk without interrupting him when he was telling a story... that's a Veteran Journalist right there! … What a GREAT man - R.I.H. DG 🕊
One of the wisest men to ever walk the earth! Rest in peace King Gregory! 🫡🙏🏾
Wat a true historian full of love and knowledge wat a great man 😢...
I really loved this man as everyone else did. He was truly an inspiration to me
Baba Dick Gregory what a comical and political warrior.
He’s funny, bold and unapologetic.
RIP
He was always real and we honor him in the Black community.❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you for sharing ur wisdom and knowledge!💕
Bravo for bringing these words to the fore. He could be talking today.
I could listen to him all day. he commands the attention, the interviewer hasn't said much yet
MR DICK GREGORY, A LIVING LEGEND OF A MAN, WHO USED HIS FEARLESS BOLD ATTITUDE,TALENT, & VOICE AS A PLATFORM TO REACH GLOBALLY !!! HE WAS MY NEIGHBOR & I HAD NO IDEA WHEN I MOVED TO WASHINGTON, DC FROM VIRGINIA (1994). I FINALLY MET THIS GIANT AT ROCK CREEK PARK ON 16TH STREET, NW ONLY A FEW BLOCKS FROM HOME, WHERE MY HUSBAND & I BOTH OFTEN WALKED ON THE TRACK,... THERE HE SAT,,, I RECOGNIZED HIM & INTRODUCED HIM TO MY HUSBAND,... THEY SHOOK HANDS,... I RECALL THINKING TO MYSELF : "TWO GREAT MEN & LEGENDS IN HISTORY..." !!! WOW, ABSOLUTELY AMAZING !!! REST ON SIR & POWER TO YOUR FAMILY.
Will u please re broadcast this 🙏🏽🙏🏽 THIS MAN DESERVES SO MUCH AIRTIME ONE CHANNEL COULDN’T DO IT ALONE🙏🏽🙏🏽 PLEASE give him at least three
Rip Dick Gregory you are missed 🤲🏾✊🏾🙏🏾😘
I LOVE THIS WOMAN AMY
Baba Gregory always on fire
R.I.P Dick Gregory....Another Pioneer...never forgotten!!
So true that fear is our worst enemy. Fear is used to control us. Fear is used in business, religion, politics, etc etc.
Fear not!!
Yup
He is not lying! I was running to catch the bus in the morning and “they” stopped me me.
WHO IS WATCHING THIS IN 2023...RIP,,MY BROTHER
April 18th 2024 still relevant. We need more like him. No worries. No fear. Stand up.
The magnificent one Dick Gregory I had the magnificent privilege to be in your presence
Miss you Mr Gregory RIP ❤🇬🇧
Thank you Amy love u. He was beautiful.
the corporate media aint even acknowledge his death shows me hes not a sell out
Locks on attitude ..that's deep✊🏾
Baba Dick Gregory- comedian, actor scholar politally self conscious activist and author.
GOAT!!!! We NEED MORE of his ENERGY💪🏽
The 1969 the Light side: Dark Side album he made is life changing 🔥🔥
A dying breed, a true patriot, Rest In Peace
you know he smashed that night
Salute to the now Ancestor.
Ase!
God bless ur soul and
welcome you home
Dick Gregory
Dick Gregory is a national treasure
I can imagine Dick Gregory and George Carlin in a conversation together for hours and hours on end. R.I.P.
REST IN PEACE & POWER, FOR NOW, BELOVED ANCESTOR!!!
Thank you for your service, Dick Gregory
"You kill where you live" is such a soothing comment in the crazy societies we dwell in.
Smart response
Humanities voice has lost a true human of extraordinary kindness & love. Rest In Peace Mr Gregory
Dick Gregory..... " Icon "..... RIH....True Intellect.
An incredible life that echoes America's erroneous ethos with grace and humor.
Miss him so much
A trailblazer and a true legend.
RIP
You are truly missed. S.I.P
Information is power. If I gave you bad information, then you've got bad power - Dick Gregory.
One word "legend"
I appreciate the video. Brother Dick Gregory's voice allowed me to Augment my level of thinking.
Dick Gregory, keep shining your light from the heavens above upon us all! Thank U Amy
RIP Mr. Gregory you will be miss.😢😭🙏🙇💖 video needs a lot more views because many people knew this great man.
B Sinita share it.
Dick Gregory, a AWESOME spirit...🤲🏽💚
MUCH RESPECT, AMY GOODMAN ! Thanks for your service , too.
Good Program. Dick Gregory will be missed.
Dick Gregory hasn’t been a comedian for years. He has been a conscious person speaking on the world’s ills for most of his life. He’s a truth teller.
But also he can put you into hospital with his comedy too.
R.I.P to a True Legend your courage to stand up to injustice not only for African Americans but for all human beings will never be forgotten
David D Eli "Speaking truth to power", the essence of Dick Gregory.
/Damn strait the two party system is obsolete.
David D Eli injustice.maybe the gov should show some justice and take african americans to home sweet homeland.sure theres pockets of injustice here and there.but not everyone is full of hate.
O. Jackson-Ali im not white tho.
Phil Esh im not white.hahaha
No your not because WHITE isn't a nationality and neither is HISPANIC .Your just a pretender bitch lol
r.i.p brother..i will always listen to you..
Rest well Baba Dick. Your legacy will live on.
You can't please everyone hence the negative comments. This was a phenomenal being who shared his views with as many people and touched many. Thank you.
absent father to ten kids
I love this interview! He was a teacher and mentor to me and I miss him dearly. So thankful to have been blessed to know and learn under his wing. "Gone but never forgotten".
A lovely tribute. Thank you, Democracy Now, for recognising and supporting this brilliant human.
This man would. Not.stop. give gave his life to what he believed in and I respect the hell out of that
A man of many moons . He was an activist.
What a man what a man the first book I read was Dick Gregory autobiography I never forgot it he was so smart able to figure out what going on in the world I am gonna miss him I truly love him I will not ever for get him , RIP my brother Dick Gregory
I'm just happy that I hadn't seen this yet so its fresh baba gregory content
I like listening to him he was a great man.
...and the Universal God sent a sign of Gratitude in the form of a Solar Eclipse. Blessings Brother Greg.
Fasting against the war in Vietnam 🇻🇳 Dick Gregory overwhelming knowledge
A beautiful remembrance, Amy. The light in your face when you talked with and about Dick Gregory could not be blocked by the moon. Dick Gregory -- what a courageous and inspiring person and humanist.
Yeah beautiful .would of been really beautiful what Gregory thought about Amy' and her skin color if asked . Pleaseeeee
i guess im asking randomly but does any of you know a tool to get back into an instagram account??
I was stupid lost my password. I appreciate any tips you can offer me.
@Gordon Richard instablaster :)
Much respect, it's a sad day to loose such a voice!
Jessica Pantaleo-Wansick we all perish in the end.sad but true.
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It's 4-27-2024 I just saw this post. Thank you! Democracy Now! You're the best and the realist! To the man who could have had anything he wanted, and all he wanted to do was help. What a man, and to know that he was so funny, yet so seriously real about this life. And thank you! Democracy Now! Thank You Richard Claxton Greagory. May you RIP?
"WE THE PEOPLE" LOVE, HONOR & RESPECT SIR!!!
RIPP FOR NOW...
WE LOOK 4WARD 2 YOUR CONTINUED TRIUMPHANT RETURN!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Thank you for this!!!
Rest In Power Baba Dick Gregory, you will be Greatly Missed!
Great Tribute Show Amy, Thank you & the entire Democracy Now team!
Best,
-Quenton
Much respect.... RIP to a good man!!
Piece of Shit! She sullied his name from jump and sat silent throughout. Only the real people that know his lineage realize what happened during this interview. Fuck this piece of SHIT woman 😎
Good people
What a Great man he was. Very enjoyable interview.
Wise man.........."It's a game!"
As I sit here LMAO, I remember reading (as a "tween" in the late '70s - early '80s) my Pop's copy of Gregory's "Natural Diet for Folks Who Eat" - the blistering comedic pace & the introduction of wild concepts like "breatharianism" absolutely blew my young mind. What a singular personality - peace and blessings to Mr. Gregory and family! And many thanks, Democracy Now!
God bless his heart may he rest in peace now that his work here is done😘🙏
The realest person i ever seen. He didnt need validation from anyone the universal God validated him. I use the laugh when the government use to try to make folks thinks he was crazy. He was one of the people in a book called 1001 people who made America. Dam i wish i had a chance to meet him he was one of the influences on my life that made me look at things in a completely different aspect. Thanks for all you have contributed Mr. Gregory
Long live a comic legend Dick Gregory. He was brilliant and sharp.
The man the Legend such a powerful and great man rest in power sir and thank you for your intellect and greatness
I'm glad I got to witness his life and I'm sad to see him go. There is GREAT love here for you, Baba Gregory💚
Rest in power Dick Gregory.🌺💎
I feel fortunate to have seen this terrific human being, Mr Gregory. His pain transformed by humour he became an Laughing Buddha bringing Truth into our Hearts if we could listen. He comforted all who hear him. He took our fear of each other and ourselves towards ourselves so we can walk through what scares us the most. Dick Gregory asked us to evolve from our survivalist selfish selves to people who could imagine fasting to memorialise his dear friend--Mr Ali, Celebrated, Poet and Fighter, at age 70. Truth and Compassion place us on the trail towards Freedom--we must each reach past our pain and fear to embrace Love. Thanks
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RIP loved his work
rip to the king known as Dick Gregory. he done so much to wake us up will miss him God be with his family
What a brave and beautiful soul. Rest easy, good soldier. We thank you for your courageous service.
What a moving interview, he is an amazing soul
Rest Mr.Gregory 🕊 🕊🕊♥️♥️♥️
You look amazing the Host and The Gregory. From Mozambique , Africa.
Amy is the best interviewer in the media.
Rip, i didn't even know him, but I am in love... (gz on the piece /goosebumps/)
know
@@acajudi100 it only took u 3 year, but ty
I remember seeing Dick Gregory many times in Chicago during the 1960s marching against the Chicago public schools superintendent. I met him one time in downtown Chicago around 1977. I purchased all of his albums and health food products. Rest In Peace brother Gregory.
thank you for this content - rest in light to the elder Dick Gregory, amazing person - his fasting is something that I will discipline myself to start..
Smoking while being arrested. Smooth.
I met Dick Gregory at No AZ Univ backstage during his JFK/M Lane road show. He was a wonderful guy but some of conspiro rants were insane and laughable. I caught his act at the Village Gate about a year later billed with Ras Roland Kirk, brilliant performance perhaps the peak of his career. He was a solid person. Missed
So much Wisdom
He Spoke Facts, That Would Otherwise Be Considered Crazy. Loved Listening To Him Talk. Great Storytelling. He made You Look At Things Out Of The Box.
This is an absolute gift. Thank you for sharing
He is so love by many why oh why did he have to spend so many years of his life fighting just to be treated fair he had to give up his God giving talent and March, fast,go to jail, get beat up by police. all he wanted was equality
RIP Legend
Baba Dick. Long live your energy and power. Thanks for serving your purpose. Asè