Long time civil rights leader and minister in the United Methodist Church Rev. Dr. Joseph Lowery visited Pepperdine Tuesday evening as a part of this year’s Convocation Series.
Lowery said he believes a new era has dawned in this country in light of the Obama administration and the landmark of the first African-American president.
While many people in America have questioned the merits of President Obama’s Nobel Peace Prize Lowery stands behind the award.
“The rest of the world holds a different opinion Lowery said. To them [Obama] is a symbol of a new beginning a new era of peace.” Lowery expressed his faith in the “new beginning” that he said President Obama has brought.
“I am convinced that this is a moment in history where we can experience the joy of a new beginning.