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Dick Gregory’s autobiography offers a candid, humor‑rich portrait of a man who rose from a painful childhood toward profound influence in America’s civil‑rights struggle. Drawing on his early career as a comedian, he recounts the support of friends, family, and fellow activists that helped sustain his fight against segregation. The book covers his formative years, the evolution of his comedy, and the deepening impact he had on African‑American communities and the broader civil‑rights movement, delivering moments of laughter, reflection, and emotional resonance that provoke thought and empathy.
First publish date: 1965
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography
Authors: Dick Gregory
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