"nigger, an Autobiography by Dick Gregory," 1967
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Comedian and life-long social activist Dick Gregory composed his autobiography in 1964. Gregory's satirical wit made audiences reflect on the shameful nature of American race relations. Even the autobiography's title upended racial thought -- Gregory reclaimed the word from white Americans and used it for his own comedic and activist agenda.
Comedian and life-long social activist Dick Gregory composed his autobiography in 1964. Gregory's satirical wit made audiences reflect on the shameful nature of American race relations. Even the autobiography's title upended racial thought -- Gregory reclaimed the word from white Americans and used it for his own comedic and activist agenda.
Artifact
Book
Date Made
1967
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, New York, New York
Creator Notes
Written by Dick Gregory with Robert Lipsyte. Published by Pocket Books, New York, New York.
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2004.84.102
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Donated by Laura A. Young in Memory of Kathryn Emerson-Buntin.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Dimensions
Height: 7.125 in
Width: 4.125 in
Inscriptions
ink stamp inside front cover: James C. Buntin
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