Dick Gregory, byname of Richard Claxton Gregory, (born October 12, 1932, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. died August 19, 2017, Washington, D.C.), American comedian, civil rights activist, and spokesman for health issues, who became nationally recognized in the 1960s for a biting brand of comedy that attacked racial prejudice. By addressing his hard-hitting satire to white audiences, he gave a comedic voice to the rising civil rights movement. In the 1980s his nutrition business venture targeted unhealthy diets of Black Americans. Reared in poverty in St. Louis, Gregory began working at an early age to help support his family. He was involved
Nichelle Nichols shared one of the first interracial kisses in television history on Star Trek. The actress passed away on Saturday night in Silver City. Her co-star William Shatner and other celebrities mourned the demise of the actress.
Actress Nichelle Nichols, who portrayed communications officer Uhura on the original Star Trek series passed away aged 89.She died on Saturday night. Her death was confirmed by Gilbert Bell, her talent manager and business partner of 15 .