Earlier this week we reported that he had been hospitalized in serious condition. Now, we must report that comedian/activist Dick Gregory has passed away at 84. Gregory’s death was confirmed on his official social media accounts by his family. “It is with enormous sadness that the Gregory family confirms that their father, comedic legend and civil rights […]

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Legendary actor, comedian and civil rights activist Dick Gregory was presented with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday. The Walk of…

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Washington, D.C. hosted the most high-profile and traditional of Saturday’s protests against racial bias in the legal system.  The march and rally was organized by National Action…

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  http://www.blackamericaweb.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/dick-gregory-celebrates-milestone When you turn 80 these days, it’s something to celebrate. Living legend, national treasure and civil rights and health activist Dick Gregory turns 80 this Friday and will be celebrated via a 3-hour live radio tribute this Friday on “The Carl Nelson Show” on 1450 WOL Radio in Washington, D.C.  Gregory is practically […]