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Nigger
An Autobiography
Book • 1964
Dick Gregory's autobiography, 'Nigger: An Autobiography', is a candid and impactful memoir that delves into his life from a hardscrabble childhood in St. Louis to his pioneering days as a comedian and civil rights activist.
The book has become a classic in discussions about race relations and civil rights, offering a moving story of overcoming racism and poverty.
It was originally published in 1964 and has sold over a million copies.
The book has become a classic in discussions about race relations and civil rights, offering a moving story of overcoming racism and poverty.
It was originally published in 1964 and has sold over a million copies.
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Mentioned in 2 episodes
Mentioned by Randall Kennedy as an example of a memoir with a controversial title.
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#379 – Randall Kennedy: The N-Word – History of Race, Law, Politics, and Power
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Glenn Loury in the context of discussing the N-word and its complex history and usage within the Black community.
Glenn Loury in the context of discussing the N-word and its complex history and usage within the Black community.132 snips
#285 – Glenn Loury: Race, Racism, Identity Politics, and Cancel Culture
