Joseph Lowery

Joseph Lowery

Joseph Lowery is a minister in the United Methodist Church and was a leader in the American civil rights movement. He has been selected to deliver the benediction at Barack Obama's inauguration on January 20, 2009.

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Inauguration Tuesday: Rev. Joseph Lowery Gives the Inaugural Benediction

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This was one of the highlights of the day for me. I love Rev. Lowery began his prayer with one of the verses from “ Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing ,” by noted Black poet James Weldon Johnson . This beautiful gesture paid tribute to the struggles and triumphs of those generations of African Americans who did not live to see the the election of a Black president. My favorite quote from Lowery’s prayer: “Let all who do justice and love mercy say amen.” And the crowd thundered back, “Amen!” Posted by Ajuan Mance Read Full Story

Glen Beck: Can He Really Be That Stupid?

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Portion text of Rev. Lowery’s Benediction that offended Glen Beck Lord, in the memory of all the saints who from their labors rest, and in the joy of a new beginning, we ask you to help us work for that day when black will not be asked to get in back, when brown can stick around … when yellow will be mellow … when the red man can get ahead, man; and when white will embrace what is right. That all those who do justice and love mercy say Amen. Oh Glen you dumb ass. Reverend Lowery has spent the better part of his ... Read Full Story

Dr. Joseph Lowery delivers Benediction at 2009 Presidential Inauguration

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How Good Was Reverend Joseph Lowery's Inauguration Scene-Stealing Benediction?

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It was so good that the right wing nutzos are besides themselves and that fact is like putting an extra large cherry on a perfect hot fudge sundae. Check out Glenn "I hate minorities and women" Beck... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read Full Story

Presidential Inauguration Benediction delivered by Dr. Joseph Lowery

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Reverend Dr. Joseph Lowery to Speak at the University of Rochester
Civil Rights Leader to Present Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Address From working with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to organize the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) to delivering the benediction at President Barack Obama\'s inauguration, Reverend Dr. Joseph  
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Reverend Dr. Joseph Lowery to Speak at the University of Rochester
The civil rights leader is to present the Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Address.  
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Civil Rights Leader Joseph Lowery to Speak at 20th Anniversary Dr. Martin...
The Rev. Dr. Joseph Lowery will highlight the legacy of Dr. King's dream at the 20th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Breakfast on Monday, Jan. 18. - - Tickets for the breakfast, which will be...  
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Rev. Joseph Lowery Endorses Kasim Reed
The Rev. Joseph Lowery endorses state Sen. Kasim Reed for mayor of Atlanta.  
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Reed gets Lowery endorsement; Norwood courts gay & lesbian voters
Civil rights legend the Rev. Joseph Lowery endorsed Atlanta mayoral candidate Kasim Reed on Wednesday while opponent Mary Norwood met with gay and lesbian community leaders as both campaigns try to encourage supporters to come back to the polls on Dec.  
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Rev. Lowery Receives Shuttlesworth Human Rights Award
The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute has awarded its highest honor to a Huntsville native known as the "dean" of the civil rights movement. Reverend Joseph Lowery received the Fred Shuttlesworth Human Rights Award Friday night at the Sheraton Hotel in downtown Birmingham.from ABC 33/40 News  
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Reed To Be Endorsed By Rev. Lowery
The Rev. Joseph Lowery is expected to endorse state Sen. Kasim Reed for mayor of Atlanta on Wednesday.  
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