Dick Gregory Books

This comprehensive handbook by multiple authors covers important topics on health within marginalized communities. With contributions from a diverse group of health experts, readers will learn about nutrition, exercise, and mindfulness practices. This book is a must-read for anyone seeking to improve their overall well-being.

Discover how to eat double portions of sweets and still lose weight with this book. Learn the 12 Commandments of Weight Loss and the exclusive exercise found only in its pages to help you move FAT from your stomach and tighten your butt. Plus, find out the secret meaning of "2" in the book's title and the REAL reason Europeans aren't fat. With the EAT ALL YOU WANT diet and more, you'll be on your way to getting fine once the FAT is off!

Explore the evolution of African American humor with this anthology featuring anecdotes, jokes, rhymes, and more from luminaries such as Richard Pryor, Bill Cosby, and Langston Hughes. Includes literary works, stage routines, and witty quotes, spanning two centuries of humor.

"Callus on My Soul" is a thought-provoking memoir that delves into the life story of a comedian, actor, civil rights activist, and nutrition guru. With biting satire and unique experiences, the author discusses other luminaries from Rosa Parks to Hugh Hefner. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in history, social commentary, and memoirs. With 25 photos, the captivating imagery adds to the overall reading experience.

Discover the holistic philosophy of health that stems from ancient African roots in this groundbreaking book. Learn about the devastating impact of slavery on the nutritional needs of people of African descent and how mass commercialism has turned our bodies into garbage disposals. Dr. Llaila O. Afrika's comprehensive guide provides herbal remedies and homeopathic treatments, while also delving into the physiological and psychological differences between people of African and European descent. Gain insights into the history of the European herb and drug trade, the danger of commercial foods, and the importance of holistic health for the body, mind, and spirit.

This biography delves into the transformative leadership of Delyte Morris, who took SIU from a small college to a thriving university with a student body of almost 35,000. Morris created innovative programs, such as Ph.D. programs and family housing, and established countless university services such as a TV station, FM radio station, and news service. He was a champion of ecology and an advocate for the disabled long before it was fashionable to do so. Through the guidance of Morris, SIU became an important part of southern Illinois' community.

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