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The World According to Dick Gregory


An Evening of Humor and Humanity with comedian and civil rights activist Dick Gregory to recognize Black History Month.

Monday, February 12, 2007

7:00 p.m.

Warshof Conference Center (Monroe A & B), Flynn Campus Center

Free and open to the public

Gregory’s social satire changed the way white America perceived African-American comedians. His autobiography, "Nigger," has sold over seven million copies. Gregory’s activism during the civil rights movement paired him with such luminaries as Martin Luther King Jr. and Medgar Evers. He devoted much of his time to nonviolent protest with the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, and was jailed many times for his dedication to the cause.

Gregory continues protesting for the greater good, including conducting fasts and protests for fishermens’ rights, ending hunger, and ending the drug problems in the United States. His lasting legacy will be one of nonviolence and his belief in social responsibility for all citizens of the planet.

Sponsored by the Campus Activities Board.

Thomas Christopher Priester
Campus Center
02/06/2007