Institute Celebrates Birthday of Rev. Joseph E. Lowery and Honors Legacy with Week-long Campaign to Increase Voter Awareness and Turnout in Black or Underserved Communities
ATLANTA -– On the anniversary of what would have been Reverend Joseph E. Lowery’s 99th birthday, the Joseph & Evelyn Lowery Institute for Justice & Human Rights announced that they have named Lloyd Pierce, head coach of the Atlanta Hawks, to its Board of Directors. Additionally, to honor the life and legacy of Rev. Lowery, the Institute launched a week-long campaign encouraging all registered voters, with a focus on those in Black or underserved communities, to cast their ballot in this year’s general election.