How do you forget to honor a comedic legend and a renowned civil right activist!
Shame on the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for failing to honor the memory of two black greats, Dick Gregory, an iconic comedian who broke racial barriers in the '60s by using his humor to spread messages of social justice, and actor and comedian, Charlie Murphy of the "Chappelle's Show.
This was was very disrespectful, and a complete slap in the face. There is no excuse for the Academy to omit an opportunity to honor these men during the 69th Emmy Awards "In Memorial" segment.
Dick Gregory will forever be remembered as a legendary comedian.
His commentary led him into civil right activism, and his talent as a comedian helped bring national attention to integration and social equality for blacks. He died in Washington D.C at the age of 84.
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Murphy was an actor and comedian. He was best known as a writer and cast member of the Comedy Central sketch-comedy series, Chappelle's Show. He was also the older brother to comedian, Eddy Murphy. He died of Leukemia in New York on April 12th, 2017 at the age of 57
Also omitted was Harry Dean Staton who died on Friday.
An apology is in definitely in order....May their souls continue to rest in peace....
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