This is a recording of the speech given by the Black comedian-turned-activist Dick Gregory on the 15th day of his 40-day protest fast. The speech was delivered to over 3,000 students at the University of Texas at Austin on December 12, 1968. In the speech, Gregory touches on a number of subjects, including the Vietnam War, the draft, the cigarette industry, the press, the future of America, and more. Part one.
Fasting Dick Gregory entertains (Part 1 of 2)
PRA Archive #:
BB4090A
Date Recorded On:
at University of Texas, Austin, 12 Dec. 1968.
Date Broadcast On:
KPFA, 12 Dec. 1968.
Item Duration:
60 min.
Total Duration (All Reels):
2 reels (121 min.) : 7 1/2 ips, mono.
Station: KPFA
Program: Fasting Dick Gregory entertains (Part 1 of 2)
Contributors:
Speaker: Dick Gregory
Asset Type: Program
Distributor: Distributor
Rights Summary:
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