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Evelyn G. Lowery (Evelyn Gibson) was born on 16 February, 1925 in Memphis, Tennessee, is an Evelyn Gibson Lowery was civil rights activist. Discover Evelyn G. Lowery's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 88 years old?
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Evelyn Gibson |
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| Age |
88 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
| Born |
16 February, 1925 |
| Birthday |
16 February |
| Birthplace |
Memphis, Tennessee |
| Date of death |
26 September, 2013 |
| Died Place |
Atlanta, Georgia |
| Nationality |
United States
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Evelyn G. Lowery Height, Weight & Measurements
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Who Is Evelyn G. Lowery's Husband?
Her husband is Joseph Lowery (m. 1950)
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Joseph Lowery (m. 1950) |
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3 |
Evelyn G. Lowery Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Evelyn G. Lowery worth at the age of 88 years old? Evelyn G. Lowery’s income source is mostly from being a successful activist. She is from United States. We have estimated Evelyn G. Lowery's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
activist |
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Timeline
Evelyn Gibson Lowery (February 16, 1925 – September 26, 2013) was an American civil rights activist and leader.
Lowery was born in Memphis, Tennessee, on February 16, 1925, and was the daughter of activists Rev. Dr. Harry and Evelyn Gibson.
They provided her with the inspiration that became the foundation for a lifetime of involvement in human rights at both the national and international levels.
Her father served as president of the Memphis chapter of the NAACP and her mother was involved in community organizations.
She attended Clark College and Youngstown University.
He was President Emeritus of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) and worked alongside Martin Luther King Jr. during the Civil Rights Movement.
She also marched in the historic Selma to Montgomery March in 1965, and re-enacted the trip several times.
In 1979, seeing a special need for women and families, Lowery founded SCLC/Women’s Organizational Movement for Equality Now, Inc. (W.O.M.E.N.), the sister organization of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference.
It was organized to champion the rights of women, children, families, and responding to the problems of the disenfranchised regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, or religion.
Through that organization she spearheaded education and mentoring programs, HIV/AIDS awareness initiatives and raised over $350,000 for scholarships for high school seniors.
Over the years, Lowery also took the lead in recognizing the contributions of fellow activists.
She moved to develop coalitions and alliances with a variety of women's groups throughout the nation and other parts of the world.
In 1980, Lowery created the Drum Major For Justice Award, held annually near the April 4th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the founding president of SCLC, who wanted to be remembered as "a Drum Major For Justice."
The awardees are recognized by their contributions to the cause of freedom, equality, and achievement in their professional fields.
A partial list of awardees includes Rosa Parks, The Original Tuskegee Airmen, Rev. Hosea Williams, Maya Angelou, Harry Belafonte, Bill Cosby, Oprah Winfrey, Dr. Mae Jemison, Andrew Young, Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., and James Meredith.
She was also responsible for the erection of the Civil Rights Freedom Wall in Perry County, Alabama, and monuments honoring movement icons such as Viola Liuzzo, John Lewis and Hosea Williams.
In 2004 Lowery was herself honored at the International Civil Rights Walk of Fame at the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site, located in Atlanta, Georgia.
Lowery was hospitalized on September 18, 2013, after suffering a severe stroke.
She died September 26, 2013, at her home in Georgia.
