A History Maker, SCLC co-Founder Rev. Joseph E. Lowery, a Civil Rights Towering Icon

Depicting the legacy of a life of justice and change in the face of racism. He spearheaded change like a warrior and never looked back.

Civil rights leader and champion, Rev. Joseph Lowery dies at 98, March 27, 2020

Many people come and go in life but there are some everyone wish could stick around forever due to their commitment to human rights and civil rights on a level unparalleled by many. One of these enormous giants is Reverend Joseph E. Lowery who was a co-founder of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) along with Dr. Martin Luther King. He was often referred to as the dean of the civil rights movement and I guess Dr. King could be referred to as the president who gave their lives for the betterment of all people, one race. Another noteworthy institution that bears his legacy was the The Joseph and Evelyn Lowery Institute for Justice & Human Rights. While Dr. King was the first president of SCLC, Rev. Lowery later was president and served for 20 years.

Reverend Lowery legacy bears many titles from Co-founder of Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Dean of Civil Rights Movement, champion for civil rights, challenger of injustice, man of integrity, leader, epitome soldier…