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Originally Posted May 14, 2026
MLK Freedom Center Announces Pastor Tony Lowden, First Black Pastor of a U.S. President Speaks at Beebe Memorial May 30
Amid Critical Civil Rights & Justice Concerns, Wright Enterprises Shares News of The Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom Center's Barbara Lee Lecture Series Featuring Pastor Tony Lowden, First Black Pastor of a U.S. President at Beebe Memorial May 30th.
By: Wright Enterprises
OAKLAND - May 14, 2026 - PRLog -- Posted Courtesy of Wright Enterprises Spotlight San Francisco ~ Dallas~~~
Wright Enterprises Community Spotlight San Francisco Dallas is sharing news of an important upcoming community forum featuring national civil rights leader, ,Pastor Tony Lowden as part of the Barbara Lee Lecture Series of The Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom Center during a period of heightened concern over voting rights, civil rights protections, restorative justice, and the future direction of accountability within the justice system nationally and locally.
The event, presented by the Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom Center and the Peralta Community College District and sponsors, will take place Saturday, May 30, at 7:00 p.m. at Beebe Memorial Cathedral, 3900 Telegraph Avenue in Oakland. Admission is free, but RSVP is required.
Pastor Tony Lowden is recognized as the first and only Black pastor of a U.S. President — President Jimmy Carter and Mrs. Rosalynn Carter — through Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, Georgia. He is also nationally respected for his work in restorative justice, criminal justice reform, and reentry programs supporting formerly incarcerated individuals.
The Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom Center organizers say, "Many people will appreciate receiving this opportunity to hear Pastor Lowden and Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee offering answers to Dr. King's question, 'Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community?'"
The gathering comes as many civil rights advocates continue voicing concerns over recent legal and political developments involving voting rights and equal justice protections. Debate continues nationally surrounding efforts critics say weaken portions of the Voting Rights Act, including positions supported by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.
The evening is expected to draw faith leaders, justice advocates, educators, labor representatives, students, and community members seeking dialogue on democracy, restorative justice, and the future of civil rights in America.
EVENT DETAILS
The Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom Center
Barbara Lee Lecture Series Featuring Pastor Tony Lowden
Saturday, May 30, 2026
7:00 p.m.
Beebe Memorial Cathedral
3900 Telegraph Avenue
Oakland, California
Admission is Free — RSVP Required
Event Registration (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/barbara-lee-lecture-series-f...)
For information:
Dr. Karen Bohlke
Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom Center
206-755-3677
Karen@mlkfreedomcenter.org
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About the Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom Center
The Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom Center is an Oakland-based nonprofit advancing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision of the “Beloved Community” through civic engagement, restorative justice, leadership development, and social justice education.
About Wright Enterprises
Wright Enterprises Community Spotlight and Wright Enterprises San Francisco ~ Dallas provide media and communications support focused on civil rights, justice, civic engagement, arts, culture, and community empowerment.
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