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CodeDS/UK/16638
NameGregory; Richard Claxton "Dick" (1932-); American comedian, social activist, social critic, writer, entrepreneur, conspiracy theorist
Dates1932-
GenderMale
BiographyRichard Claxton "Dick" Gregory (born 12 October 1932) is an American comedian, social activist, social critic, writer, entrepreneur, and conspiracy theorist.

Gregory is an influential American comedian who has used his performance skills to convey to both white and black audiences his political message on civil rights. His social satire helped change the way white Americans perceived black American comedians since he first performed in public.

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