Dick Gregory Author

Richard “Dick” Claxton Gregory was an African American comedian, civil rights activist, and cultural icon who first performed in public in the 1950s. He was on Comedy Central’s list of “100 Greatest Stand-Ups” and was the author of fourteen books, most notably the bestselling classic Nigger: An Autobiography. A hilariously authentic wisecracker and passionate fighter for justice, Gregory is considered one of the most prized comedians of our time. He and his beloved wife, Lil, have ten kids. Christian Gregory is the eighth child of Dick and Lillian Gregory. Born in Chicago, he was raised in Plymouth, Massachusetts, and graduated from Morgan State University, where he earned a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Life University in Atlanta. He is the cocreator of Dick Gregory Media, Inc. and the manager of his father’s estate.