A soulful, generation-defining collection of thought-provoking,
agitating, and liberating works from Dick Gregory, the activist and
author of sixteen books, including the classic bestseller Nigger:
An Autobiography and the 2017 NAACP Image Award Winner, Defining
Moments in Black History: Reading Between the Lies. A true
renaissance man, Richard Claxton "Dick" Gregory was one of the
pioneering satirists of his generation, a reformer and brilliant
spokesperson for the downtrodden and forgotten who dedicated his
life to speaking unadulterated truth-and to improving ordinary
lives. A revered human rights and environmental activist, fearsome
and uncompromising social critic, lauded bestselling author, and
beloved nutrition guru, Gregory aimed not only to educate souls,
but to liberate them. His words shaped a generation and remain
vital for our own turbulent times, offering wisdom to enlighten and
inspire a new activist age. This carefully curated anthology of
selected writings reflects and celebrates Dick Gregory's wisdom and
his vision. Divided into three sections-Body, Mind, and Spirit-it
includes previously unavailable transcriptions and excerpts taken
from his sixteen books, fifteen albums and audio compilations, and
more than 1,200 hours of archival video, including lectures,
interviews, and comedic performances. It is a breathtaking tour
through the life of one of America's most prophetic and relevant
cultural icons. The Essential Dick Gregory is a pointillistic
portrait of a man who gave up a lucrative entertainment career to
fight injustice on the front line of battle-leading protests and
hunger strikes to end the Vietnam War and apartheid in South
Africa; supporting civil rights, feminism, and Native Americans,;
and addressing hunger, poverty, and police brutality. This
compelling volume will challenge your beliefs, allow you to see
life in unexpected ways, and dare you to make the world a better
place.
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