The family of Dick Gregory would like to officially announce that the “Celebration of Life” service for their beloved one has been scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 16, in Landover, Maryland, in the Washington, D.C. area.
Here are the details:
- Dick Gregory’s Celebration of Life
- Saturday, Sept. 16
- Time: 4 p.m. (Doors open at 3 p.m.)
- Location: City of Praise Family Ministries, 8501 Jericho City Drive, Landover, MD 20785
- Open to the public (tickets will be required)
The Gregory family thanks everyone for the outpouring of love and support.
The family is asking that in lieu of flowers, please consider purchasing copies of Dick Gregory’s newest book “Defining Moments in Black History” for your family or friends to keep the words and passions of Dick Gregory front and center, or please consider a tax-deductible donation to the Dick Gregory Foundation.
For additional information or updates, please visit DickGregoryTribute.com.
Civil rights activist and groundbreaking comedian Dick Gregory died on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017. This photo was taken during a panel discussion on the protests in Ferguson following the shooting of unarmed teenager Michael Brown. (Freddie Allen/AMG/NNPA)
“> Civil rights activist and groundbreaking comedian Dick Gregory died on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017. This photo was taken during a panel discussion on the protests in Ferguson following the shooting of unarmed teenager Michael Brown. (Freddie Allen/AMG/NNPA)
Civil rights activist and groundbreaking comedian Dick Gregory died on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017. This photo was taken during a panel discussion on the protests in Ferguson, Mo., following the shooting of unarmed teenager Michael Brown. (Freddie Allen/AMG/NNPA)
“> Civil rights activist and groundbreaking comedian Dick Gregory died on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017. This photo was taken during a panel discussion on the protests in Ferguson, Mo., following the shooting of unarmed teenager Michael Brown. (Freddie Allen/AMG/NNPA)
