Dick Gregory At Kent State (1971)

Speech made by Dick Gregory at the Kent State Memorial Service held May 3, 1971.
A1 Introduction
A2 Arriving At Kent, Ohio
A3 Army Intelligence
A4 Phone Tapping
A5 Moral Force
A6 Money--Old Women
A7 Good Folks--Bad Folks
B1 Repression (Reacting To Fear)
B2 One Room Kitchenette
B3 Revolution--Evolution
B4 Human Rights--Property Rights
B5 Can't You Say One Nice Thing About America
B6 Frankenstein
C1 Good Features
C2 Cowboys And Indians
D1 Cowboys And Indians (Continued)
Cowboys And Indians (Continued)
D1a You Can't Talk Either
D1b The New Nigger--The New Indian
D2 Write The History Of Kent State (The Shot Heard Around The World)
D3 Mama America
D4 Closing Remarks
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[@davidwilliama1086]

Just wanted to thank God for putting air in Bro Gregory he always spoke the truth rest in ❤peace

[@brandonbriggs9505]

Dick Gregory was one of the most brilliant minds of and in American history. His words are as true today as they were when this was recorded. He was a teacher of liberty for all peoples. RIP Dick ❤️💪🙏

[@Keithturner40]

That is correct. I am just now getting to know his comedy. One word.for his comedy. Remarkable!!

[@weshunter_musicman]

He was a truther to the core. I miss him and I never met him.

[@Pholo54]

I listened to this lecture on vinyl back in 80 's and it still make me have goose bumps how relevant it is even today. The army intelligence bid still kills it😅😅😅😅

[@user-fy9hy7cp6r]

Wow the best comedy that I ever heard period . This should be the one that all comedians be required to listen too.

[@bignhumble]

I had this album back in 1971. We listened to it several times.

[@bertc2314]

So did I. I bought it while I was stationed at the PX. I used to play the album in the middle of the night.

[@kymelieleonard6490]

Loveee this! He does not mince words! It's truth!!!,🎙🎙🎙🎙

[@bobwoww8384]

Thank you for keeping this great man’s wisdom alive.

[@manueldavidson1398]

Dick Gregory is was a master teacher and consciousness raiser.

[@pazza4555]

He was back on campus for the 41st(?) memorial. I felt so lucky to see him speak. I wonder what the students thought about his old style jokes. I loved them, but I was born in the late 1960s, so I grew up with that sensibility.

[@ISAIDITIMEANTIT215]

This is my favorite channel on KZbin and I got a KZbin channel.. U GUYS ARE VITAL.. 🙏 thank you your work does not go unnoticed.

[@willmallory9085]

Thanks for sharing this.

[@jaimediaz6010]

I lisent to him in. one conference in Long Beach , him change my life forever

[@ajisstillright]

Great man he was... A true human being.

[@bgood2lifealways36]

As a 72 years old Black American Man living in The United States Of American and listen to the speech Dick Gregory gave at Kent State in 1971, our Country remains just as ills in 2021, as it was then. In fact, one could say our condition as a whole, has changed for the worse. Why? There are numerous reasons for the sad state of our health decline, such as the citizens of our Country's inability to recognize the Good people from the Bad, or just look the other way and hope things will change for the better. News Bulletin. As long as the power decision-makers of our country continue to treat the Black Americans Race as an unclean sponge, allowing immigrants to receive financially assistance, whereas we as a Race get to talk about reparation, instead of a Money payout for the cruelty our Ancestors experience. Just a damn shame.

[@keytroy1650]

Loved to listen to this man spit the truth and the it like it really is

[@gib59er56]

@ Bgood2life, As a white man, I will never fully understand the feelings or injustices that people of color, Black Americans in particular, because I never lived it. I can only imagine it, and empathize with it. I was an angry and violent young man. When my crew went out on Friday night, we would not start fights, but we ended them. We brawled in the bars and in the street. I could not , at that age let the fact that my grandparents had to sit at the back of the bus, or use a different bathroom, and hear them say "yessir" to some white kid , when HE should say excuse me sir, in respect for my grandpop! I would have been 5 times as angry had I been a young black man. Chances are that I would be behind bars for attempted murder. Slavery has gone on since man walked on two legs. Slavery would not have made me angry, but the B.S. that was heaped on my family and myself would have made me a ticking time bomb.

[@bgood2lifealways36]

@@gib59er56 as strange as it might seem, you sound like the type of person I could break bread with and have a beer or two. Real Talkie Talk.

[@bgood2lifealways36]

@@keytroy1650 We truly miss him.

[@gib59er56]

@@bgood2lifealways36 That does not sound strange to me . I would grab a beer with you any time and we would find many common beliefs, we might have different skin, but I think we are two men that could very easily talkabout any number of topics. I wish you all the best my friend. I think both of us are quite aware that this system, penal system that is, is broken, and it has been for a long time. Cops are totally out of control, innocent men are put in the stir every day, and it must stop. You know, when I was in my 20`s I was deathly afraid of doing time for a crime that I did not commit. Well ,it almost happened, but my reaction to the accusation sent me in to a fury right in the police station. It took 4 cops to pull me off the detective. His name was Steve Toth, and I bought my first car off of him. They all knew I was indeed furious at their accusation, and backed right off when I told them to do any an all searches and lie detector tests, witnesses, blah blah. They never called me back in for questioning. I will never support the Death penalty, and that is one big reason. Sorry I chewed your ear off, but a flood of emotions came over me. Peace!! 🕸😲

[@idrissalaam1092]

In my Father's house we listened to Dick Gregory. This formed my Blackness of Mind!

[@keithsimmons7603]

Brilliant speech Mr. Gregory. Rest in Paradise.

[@jasonector1163]

Nobody does it like Reel back ! Thank you .

[@noreneal7252]

One of my inspirations Baba Dick Gregory. He literally changed part of my subconscious through his humor but yet unembellished truth!!! Especially in his older years 💯

[@dhop3419]

Wow. Relevant today in 2022.

[@simmiewilliams5970]

We had every Dick Gregory album, loved this man since day one.

[@mrsapplez2007]

Ohhhh I'm going to save this one. Love your chanel. Thank you from the UK

[@jbp6994]

👐🏼 reelblack, Much appreciation for your research & sharing your labor of love that takes time, effort& energy❗💚🙏🏼⚖🙏🏼💚

[@reelblack]

I appreciate that

[@markd.holloman5187]

A History lesson for the ages. Thank you RB for your work keeping us sharp as we've always been.

[@chrislehr8470]

Holy god thank you for this, it’s breathtaking. It should be required listening.

[@traveonjohnson2587]

The tea kettle repression analogy was God-tier.

[@deanyaschempp]

Pure brilliance. This is the wickedly funny Dick Gregory I remember. Thank you so much. I look forward to listening to this again and again, so much truth.

[@Suden60622]

Such a talented truthful artist and speaker.

[@denisemuhammad6567]

A Fearless Warrior That Was Way Ahead Of His /This Time. Baba Gregory, You've Taught A Nation Well. It's Been A Pleasure Knowing You...Rest In Power❤🖤💚 !

[@weshunter_musicman]

Amen

[@marcyfan-tz4wj]

i listened to this a while ago and thought it sounded dated but right now it's sounding as good as 10 or 12 other records by him i've enjoyed recently. thank you. thank you. thank you.

[@nerdbamarich2063]

Blessings for this🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@heathertea2704]

Mr. Gregory was Spittin Truths.

[@SHADYMCGRAVYSGAMINGCHANNEL]

"I listened to the whole thing!" R.I.P. Dick Gregory!

[@neverendingjourneystilllea5271]

Thanks

[@dionmoore2898]

#WOW 💯🔥💯🔥💯🔥💯🔥💯🔥💯🔥💯👍👌💪

[@d.m.collins1501]

Man, I wish that guy who's introducing him at the beginning would wrap it up and let Dick Gregory do his thing! Not sure how anybody could be so funny after an announcer like that... it's like he was giving a eulogy.

[@2ndprezbeats]

Wow if more ppl heard this.....

[@weshunter_musicman]

They will as long as I'm alive. Mama taught me to share

[@maurice8607]

Great stuff. Love Dick Gregory.

[@weshunter_musicman]

I am Wes Hunter and I approve this message

[@gymeni]

My Alma Mater, c/o 1984. Thank you for this. I was fortunate enough to see Minister Farrakhan at Kent while attending.

[@gib59er56]

@ gymeni, No, no please Do not connect the highly intelligent, inspirational , funny and speaker of truths , Baba Dick Gregory, with Monster Farce-a-Con. It is an insult to Baba Gregory.💥👁

[@Tremaine414]

This is a gem

[@pooddescrewch8718]

50 years later and Momma is as sick as ever ...

[@louisvasquez6176]

WoW I've been looking for stuff like this on D.G. Power Words from a Powerful Soul Man this Such Greatness Thank You. Peace

[@BKaneNp8]

Thank you so much for sharing this

[@jayera289]

Peace Love Tranquility

[@Jaz31day]

❤️

[@thewhistleblowingintern8844]

Where?

[@khaleeqkaashif9348]

The absolute best of Baba Dick Gregory 💯

[@Aarronhphs160]

What a great person.🙏🔦⭐💎

[@yasminesierra9785]

4:20 is when he starts 💜

[@katiefoster4050]

Much LOVE 💘 BABA GREGORY, "ASE,ASE, ASE."!!! 💞💞💝

[@gifted26]

Yessss Much Needed! #BlackHistoryMoments #WeDontJustHaveAMonthItsAMovementAndMonument

[@paschalagonsi2003]

Classic history lesson

[@davyjetson]

Please keep going !

[@aarondigby5054]

@38:50 DG TOUCHES THE CONCIOUSNESS OF AMERICA.

[@weshunter_musicman]

Boom

[@maryedwards2001]

Amen you are right

[@prof3ssor178]

So this is Dick Greagory!? Thanks for the upload

[@wtfsamusidk7574]

ReelBlack indeed

[@claudiagarcia939]

I miss his wisdom

[@jasonector1163]

ReelBlack my apologies , this spell check is something else .

[@derekseven1647]

Wow

[@kevinpoole4323]

He Knew, The Newsweek Cover of the young woman on one knee outstretched Arms 4 Dead in Ohio , Crosby Stills Nash Young, May 4,1970

[@basskickerz4485]

Dick Gregory!! #GreatnESS

[@manimazinani8331]

Eternal Sage

[@einsteindarwin8756]

Sorry I missed this. I was still a child.

[@IG_Toasty100]

Me2❤️💯

[@Blackj278]

To all the People of the world 🌍 please fast n pray 🙏🙏🙏 only to the most high of the highest who designed n create heavens n earth 🌎⚡💦⛅🌟🌒🌈 sky wind thunder humanity animals Mercy forgiveness overstanding love peace respect n unity sela time to stand up together for our rights on life's sela there is no profit are benefits selling yr souls for vanity n money sela man to women on women to man sela

[@kennethflowers7088]

PROFESSOR Gregory EnLightens in (Great) Bold type.

[@wayneious]

great listening, while listening gives growth because it makes us focus on the words, video of this session would have been great also....BUT what I love is @ 37:29 - 37:32 even then...NO ONE HAS TIME FOR KAREN's.

[@robertwilliams-np6wb]

If you want to understand Critical Race Theory listen to "Cowboys and Indians" This rant is 50 years old and still applies.

[@tiewilling7565]

✌🏽🖤🙏🏽🌹🌹

[@dalehulen8364]

4:16

[@Muddface100]

👏👏👏👏

[@darnell607]

For 8million dollars I could run for God -Dick Gregory 😂😂😂

[@chrissyvibez]

😇❤

[@russelltate9833]

He was Brilliant

[@jamesbelcher9588]

3:46 Dick Gregory begins

[@ELYYY99]

Wait until dey find out the aire you breathe is tapped.

[@elisianez1291]

So sad this message went in one ear and out the other, this country does not deserve a man like Dick Gregory, USA should change it's name to United States of Amnesia

[@goodfrequency8171]

bam

[@weshunter_musicman]

Amen!

[@darnell607]

@17:00 min mark he mentions how he could run for, God😂😂

[@maryedwards2001]

Well he get his mama

[@tomloft2000]

he sounds like Grady from Sanford and Son.

[@zenpaganwarrior]

"If this is really an example of 'One Nation under God,' I'd sure as Hell would hate to see one nation under the Devil..." INDEED!

[@renewashington791]

Precisely 💜 Revelation 12 verses 3-13 puts it this way, “So DOWN the great dragon was hurled……the one called Devil and Satan…..he was hurled down TO THE EARTH (more specifically to a realm in the vicinity of the earth)” and he is **Misleading** the entire inhabited Earth.

[@desertgrown5154]

Did you request this from Kent State?

[@desertgrown5154]

Just want to know why I’ve never found this!?

[@reelblack]

Its an oop LP

[@desertgrown5154]

@@reelblack You have all types of cool gems. This was 🔥 Thanks for responding ✌🏾

[@Cookefan59]

I haven’t heard this since the 70s. I bought this after I had heard the Frankenstein album. The war in Vietnam was still raging, President Nixon was president. A very divisive time. I was only about 11 or 12 yo. This brings back a lot of memories. Thanks for posting. I think it shows an exceptional amount of wisdom to know about obtain and then post this material. Technology is just incredible these days.

[@zchataabba6490]

@@Cookefan59 At the age of 11 or 12 you had listened to the Frankenstein album and bought this? These days.........SMH

[@ronniecozzi8385]

Sad. Nothing changed for the better. But everything changed for the worse.

[@DarrylJudkins]

Go

[@kymelieleonard6490]

😅😅😅🤣🤣🤣

[@LB-dm3xi]

Well that lady was put in her place 😂she didn’t realise he hates ignorance u should know better then to challenge a man that has so much knowledge in his head if u haven’t realised all comedians are very in tune with what is going on that’s why they are funny I think very broad minded people I look up to this man like most look up to entertainers

[@rellolandgawd3007]

RARE u 👂 music 🎶 like dis from a unsigned artist #lgrello #Nopromises

[@xp8969]

Ummm, this is a speech, not music lol

[@shafonda7418]

I certainly got my little fat nose and big lips.

[@timothysampson9496]

Devastating to think that this was in 1971. It’s 2024 and we have the SAME problems. Pathetic.

[@maryedwards2001]

We are tired of the way they talk

[@autoguy57]

Those who were shot were looking for trouble, found it, and were useless trash!