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THE WAY BACK: Swope Health offers residential support for people dealing with mental illness
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The homes offer patients varying levels of supervision to match their ability to take on responsibilities. “Generally, folks who are fragile psychiatrically need some support to get through the day,” said Dick Gregory, Swope vice president for...
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At age 85, Gregory continues to organize protests (having been arrested several times), write and perform while enjoying time with his wife, Lillian, and 10 grown children. Please leave your comment below. You must be signed in to comment. Members can...
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From left, activist Dick Gregory, Rev. Al Sharpton, and Washington Mayor Vincent Gray say a prayer during a ceremony at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial in Washington, Monday, Jan. 16, 2012, during a ceremony to honor his legacy. View Photo »
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Dick Gregory's personal tribute was the real highlight of the evening for me. He flew across the country to be here
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“I never understood how prophetic that was until subsequent history revealed itself.” Deeply entrenched in the civil rights movement, Belafonte was a friend who would bail King out of jail, and who, with such notables as Julian Bond, John Lewis and...
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The event, hosted by Multicultural Academic Student Services, will begin at 7 p.m. and is open to the public. MASS Assistant Director Keisha Janney said she is looking forward to Gregory coming to campus. “We are always hoping that students and...
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On Feb. 16, the Cross Cultural Center, in partnership with African American Studies, the Department of History and the Doerr Center for Social Justice, will be bringing comedian and civil rights activist Dick Gregory as this year’s keynote speaker. “He...
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WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 16: Singer Stevie Wonder listens while comedian and activist Dick Gregory speaks during a dedication ceremony at the Martin Luther King Memorial on the National Mall October 16, 2011 in Washington, DC. President Barack Obama,... View Photo »
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The La Press Club's Lifetime Achievement dinner proved to be a really special, quite emotional evening for me. The Lifetime Achievement Award had even more meaning because family & friends were there to share the night. Dick Gregory's personal tribute was the real highlight of the evening for me. He fle...
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The documentary goes beyond Guaraldi's most famous work (that would be the beloved music for "A Charlie Brown Christmas") to explore his other contributions to jazz and pop music. Expect testimonials from Dave Brubeck, Dick Gregory, and George Winston.
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We really wanted to share that with students.” The food taster will be held in the Rotunda Room at the Bovee University Center at 5 p.m. Tickets for students are $3 and $5 for community members. Dick Gregory is scheduled to speak at Plachta Auditorium...
About Dick Gregory
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Dick Gregory (born Richard Claxton Gregory on October 12, 1932) is an American comedian, social activist, writer and entrepreneur. Full Article
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Activist Dick Gregory listens to testimony on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, June 2, 2011, during the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform hearing on the impact of the Gulf Oil Spill.
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LEEDS, ENGLAND - MAY 09: Richard Gregory of Abbeydale Golf Club tees off on the 1st hole during the Glenmuir PGA Professional Championship North East Regional Qualifier at Moortown Golf Club on May 9, 2011 in Leeds, England.
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Singer, songwriter Stevie Wonder, left, escorts comedian and civil rights activist Dick Gregory across the stage during the dedication of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Washington, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011.
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