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Dick Gregory, Combining Humor and Truth
In the rapid response world of social media, the loudest voices are often the most repeated. But long before tweets and texts, there was just talk. Dick Gregory made his name with a brand of comedy and commentary that initiated conversation about 1960’s America … especially its segregation. Decades later the Civil Rights activist talked with TheVillageCelebration about Black America’s triumphs and its challenges.
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