Dick Gregory Notices Grind and Dedication of Freedom Radio & Producer Ralph L. Crowder III

MINNEAPOLIS - Nov. 12, 2014 - PRLog -- Dick Gregory, pioneering comedian and legendary opponent of social injustice recently spoke with Ralph L. Crowder III; Independent producer for Freedom Radio News & Culture Television Network, and courageous filmmaker to watch.

Gregory advocated for the presence and importance of independent black media. He expounded upon why such entites will forever be a cherished and neccessary resource especially for black communites as they continue to be inudated with conflicting corporate media perspectives.

Best known as a comedian and civil rights activist, Gregory's social satire changed the way white Americans perceived African American comedians since he first performed in public.

Gregory's autobiography, Nigger, was published in 1963 prior to The assassination of President Kennedy, and became the number one best-selling book in America. Over the decades it has sold in excess of seven million copies. His choice for the title was explained in the forward, where Dick Gregory wrote a note to his mother. "Whenever you hear the word 'Nigger'," he said, "you'll know their advertising my book."

To listen to excerpts of Gregory's comments to Freedom Radio News & Culture Television Network visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5P7LsBws2s&feature=youtu.be



Freedom Radio producer, Ralph L. Crowder III's current project “Hands Up Don’t Shoot Our Youth Movement”  is a riveting documentary film directed & produced by the devoted filmmaker. The film provides input and perspective from the community of Ferguson, Missouri regarding the death of Mike Brown, with the uprising of black youth at the centerpiece of discussion. Find the documentary making it’s way onto University & College campuses across the country as part of an “Intergenerational Screening & Discussion Tour.”

Presently scheduling media interviews and interested hosts of screening & producer discussion events.

Visit freedomradioandtv.com (http://www.freedomradioandtv.com/) or About Ralph L. Crowder III (http://www.cynthcarm.com/ralph-l-crowder/) for more information.