(Reuters) - Dick Gregory, a comedian who lambasted racism and played a prominent role in the 1960s civil rights movement after becoming one of the first black comics to perform for white audiences, ...

While on a trip home to support the annual festivities of the Gateway Classic Sports Foundation in 2009, comedy legend Dick Gregory stopped by a set at The Ambassador to check out a couple of rising ...

*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 Saturday night in Washington, D.C. at 84.

ST. LOUIS – Dick Gregory used comedy to address racial tensions in the 1950s and 60s, becoming a pioneer in social satire. Gregory’s journey into activism began at Sumner High School, where he led a ...

*Baltimore — The NAACP mourns the death of comedic legend and civil rights icon Dick Gregory, who passed away today at age 84. Gregory broke down the barriers of segregation in American comedy and ...

Friday Comedy: Dick GregoryTavis Smiley welcomes back comedian Dick Gregory for another round of his comedic stylings. This time, Gregory talks about his family, the CIA and his take on the ...

Like him or not—J. Edgar Hoover certainly didn’t—Gregory’s life (1932-2017) wasn’t just one of the more influential of the second half of the 20th century, especially on the work and careers of Black ...

Mark Gregory: Run with It (2021) is a comedy special showcasing Mark Gregory’s unique blend of humor and personal storytelling. The show explores themes of family, life challenges, and pays tribute to ...

With more than 30 years of experience, Shaun Jones has built a strong reputation for bringing laughs to people of all ages and cultures. Mark Gregory is Shaun’s feature act who hails from comedy ...