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Dick Gregory was an American civil rights activist, social critic, writer, entrepreneur, comedian, conspiracy theorist, and occasional actor. During the turbulent 1960s, he became a pioneer in stand-up comedy for his "no-holds-barred" sets.
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Aptly titled "Shefik presents Invocation", the nationally syndicated radio show is a mesmerizing and thought-provoking journey through musical discovery and appreciation that spans the decades. The show is currently broadcast on over 20 terrestrial radio stations and frequencies throughout the United States. Each one-hour episode, executive-produced and hosted by media personality Shefik, highlights one relatable focal point (chosen by Shefik), along with an accompanying playlist of songs (curated by Shefik), encompassing a unique thematic concept that invigorates the audience with creative impact. Top recording artists, actors, business executives, politicians, community leaders, and other special guests are invited to offer their own commentary on the weekly topic, as a supplement to Shefik's engaging mindset. The radio show's online hub at invocation.co serves as a conduit for discussion of the show, while featuring related videos and auxiliary content. The journey continues right here and everywhere.
Recording Artist
2-Time Grammy Award Nominee
Former Lead Singer, The Platters
Member, The Isley Brothers (1973-1983) and Member, Isley-Jasper-Isley (1984-1987)
Former Lead Singer, The Platters
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| Dick Gregory | |
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 Gregory in 1964 | |
| Birth name | Richard Claxton Gregory |
| Born | October 12, 1932 St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
| Died | August 19, 2017 (aged 84) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Medium | Civil rights activist, stand-up comedy, film, books, critic |
| Nationality | American |
| Years active | 1954–2017 |
| Subject(s) | American civil rights, politics, culture, African-American culture, racism, race relations, vegetarianism, healthy diet |
| Spouse | Lillian Smith (m. 1959) |
| Children | 11 |
| Notable works and roles | In Living Black and White (1961) Nigger: An Autobiography by Dick Gregory (1964) Write Me In! (1968) |
| Website | www |
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Over the last 40 years, Chuck McDermott has left his musical mark on audiences on both coasts of the United States. Over the last few decades, he has devoted himself to energy and environmental policy issues, and working in government.
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Michael Alig is an artist and party promoter, who served almost 17 years in prison for manslaughter. He was a co-founder and ringleader of the Club Kids, a group of New York City clubgoers that became a cultural phenomenon during the 1980s and 1990s.
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Alee Opuiyo is a 2005 Howard University School of Communications graduate. She majored in Broadcast Journalism and minored in Political Science. While Alee attended Howard, she interned with the cable network Fox News.
Twelve-year-old Douglas Baldeo was a principal cast member of the award-winning Broadway Musical, "Kinky Boots". Following his run in "Kinky Boots", he was cast as a vacation swing for "Motown the Musical" on tour.
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Alvaro Alencar has over 140 records in his career spanning 20+ years. In this time, he has won 13 Latin Grammy Awards, over 25 Latin Grammy nominations, and over 30 platinum or gold certificates for CD and DVD sales, which total approximately 10 million.
