2026 Black History Celebration- The One and Only Dick Gregory Film Screening
The One and Only Dick Gregory Film Screening and Discussion
The One and Only Dick Gregory
Film Screening and Discussion
Saturday, February 14th, 2026 | 12:30 PM
Join us for a screening of the documentary, The One and Only Dick Gregory, followed by a discussion with Dr. Christian Gregory, son of Dick Gregory, and local civil rights activist and organizer Larry Hamm.
Newark Public Library
James Brown African American Room, 2nd Fl.
Free offsite parking at 85 Orange St. Newark, NJ 07102
Dr. Christian Gregory
Dr. Christian Claxton Gregory is a distinguished chiropractor, author, producer, entrepreneur, and thought leader who proudly carries forward the powerful legacy of his father, the legendary comedian, activist, and wellness pioneer Dick Gregory.
Born in Chicago in 1970 as the eighth child of Dick and Lillian Gregory, Dr. Gregory was raised on a sprawling farm in Plymouth, Massachusetts. There, amid a family lifestyle centered on periodic fasting, meditation, and Christian Gregory Biography holistic living, he developed a profound fascination with science human physiology and the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit.
The One and Only Dick Gregory
The One and Only Dick Gregory is a feature-length documentary examining activist, pop-culture icon and thought leader Dick Gregory, whose work as a self-described ‘agitator’ shaped a generation demanding justice. As a renowned Black comedian, Gregory had a platform to take on the most incendiary battles of hunger, gender equity, and civil rights — stirring trouble and making headlines in the service of social justice. Featuring Gregory’s personal reflections, archival footage and interviews with the artists he influenced — including Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock and Wanda Sykes. (Amazon)
