A comedian who became one of the leading voices in the battle for civil rights is dead.  Dick Gregory passed away Saturday night in Washington, DC, according to a statement by his family.  Gregory began his career as a comedian while serving in the military in the 1950s.  He became a prominent figure in the […]

Comedian Dick Gregory is performing at the Howard Theater in Washington, DC with Paul Mooney Saturday, February 11th, but before he takes the stage, he talks to the Tom Joyner Morning Show about how powerful white folks are, what makes a marriage last and much more. The comedy legend will also be at the Baltimore Comedy […]

  12/22/16- Comedian Dick Gregory performs at the Arlington Improv this weekend but before he takes the stage he talks to the Tom Joyner Morning Show about Joe Morton’s portrayal of him on Broadway, Trump and much more.   Watch the entire interview above.   Like BlackAmericaWeb.com on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter.    

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Dick Gregory warns that America could enter into a period of decline as a result of Trump's presidency.

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  Dick Gregory is performing at the Caroline’s on Broadway Wednesday, October 12th and Sunday, October 16th, but before he takes the stage, he talks all things politics and why Christians can’t be mad at Donald Trump with the Tom Joyner Morning Show. Is he shocked by Donald Trump’s latest antics? “We act like this […]

Political commentator and comedian Dick Gregory is performing at the Uptown Comedy Club in Atlanta September 23 – 25 and at the Hollywood Improv in LA October 8th. He talks to the Tom Joyner Morning Show about the latest in current events and headlines. On the NYC bomber: “He’s smart enough to make a bomb in […]

  The legendary Dick Gregory is performing at the Houston Improv this week and Chicago’s Knickerbocker hotel on May 15th. He talks to the Tom…

  Comedian and activist Dick Gregory is performing at the Arlington Improv December 26th and 27th.  He’ll also be with Martin Luther King III in Nashville on January 18th…

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Although it is long overdue, Dick Gregory finally received a star on Hollywood Boulevard. The 82-year old was a Comedian as well as an activist that took a stand against injustice and racism. Dick Gregory opened doors for many comedians today being known for breaking color barriers and performing stand-ups in front of a mixed […]