A Night with Dick Gregory: Political Activist and Civil Rights Pioneer Comes to the Queen City

PR Log (Press Release) – Jul 06, 2009 – A Piece of Living History
(Charlotte, NC) July 6, 2009– The legendary Dick Gregory will be the keynote speaker at the next “Change is Coming to Charlotte” event series on July 18 at Spirit Square.  In addition to Gregory’s presentation, there will be live performances and a book signing, providing an incredible evening of entertainment. This event serves as a fundraiser for the 2009 Charlotte Literary Festival and the “Kickoff to Writing” scholarship program.

Gregory is not only an applauded political activist and civil rights leader, but he is an accomplished actor, author, comedian and nutritionist. Gregory not only marched beside Martin Luther King Jr., he was a friend to Dr. King. Gregory’s social satire changed the way white Americans perceived African American comedians since his first performance in 1961. By 1962 Gregory had become a nationally known headline performer, selling out nightclubs, making numerous national television appearances, and recording popular comedy albums.

Location - McGlohon Theatre (Spirit Square)
Date - Saturday, July 18, 2009
Time – 6:00 p.m.
Cost - $25, $30 and $35 (Call for group rates)

For ticket information on the Change is Coming to Charlotte event series, please contact Darren “Jaz” Vincent at Real Eyes Bookstore: 704.377.8989 or visit www.charlotteliteraryfestival.org and click on the link for tickets.

About The Charlotte Literary Festival
The Charlotte Literary Festival is an annual event held in Charlotte, NC that focuses on youth and adult literature and literacy.  Each year the festival hosts a myriad of local, regional and national authors from various genres. Our mission at The Charlotte Literary Festival is to foster an atmosphere of unity, awareness and growth, through literature, art and culture. www.charlotteliteraryfestival.org.