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Paul Mooney and Dick Gregory by Dan Dion

[Two of the artform’s greatest assets mean a lot to the Bay Area. Mooney, a son of Oakland, was a pioneer that influenced Richard Pryor and subsequently the world. Dick Gregory, a paragon for comedy, civility, and honor, made significant contributions to comedy in San Francisco as he progressed to a legendary career. Know these men!]

I had the honor of meeting Dick Gregory a few years ago.  I was attending the Congressional Black Caucus Convention in Washington DC, and Mr. Gregory was on one of the panels.  He was as awesome as you would expect from an icon, and very giving of his time.  I saw Paul Mooney play San Francisco in 2011…he is immensely talented and manages to remain too cutting edge for most…