President Barack Obama,
Rep. Maxine Waters, Dr. Christine King
Farris and
Ambassador Andrew Young Acknowledge
Dr. Joseph E. Lowery's 96th
Birthday
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OWN's "Greenleaf" star and
singer, Keith David; Tyler Perry's "House of Payne" star and
vocalist, Cassandra "Cassi" Davis; and gospel
superstar, Yolanda Adams, mesmerized the audience with a stellar
musical tribute to Dr. Lowery.
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Atlanta, GA - While President Barack Obama
and Congresswoman
Maxine Waters sent birthday greetings, Ambassador Andrew Young, Martin Luther King III
and Dr. Martin L. King Jr's sister, Dr. Christine
King Farris were among celebrities and dignitaries on hand in
Atlanta to acknowledge the 96th birthday of civil rights leader and former
King confidant, Dr.
Joseph E. Lowery.
The historical evening
was made most memorable when OWN's "Greenleaf" star and singer Keith
David; Tyler Perry's "House of Payne" star and vocalist, Cassandra
"Cassi" Davis; and gospel superstar, Yolanda Adams,
mesmerized the audience with a stellar musical tribute that encapsulated the
life of the well-loved nonagenarian. The Joseph and Evelyn Lowery
Institute (Lowery Institute) hosted the gala which also featured
Lowery Institute Change Agents packing the stage to honor the Dr. Lowery with
raised fists and taking a knee.
For more information
on the Lowery Institute visit www.loweryinstitute.org.
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