Friend,
Black History Month is more than a time to reflect, it’s a reminder that progress has always been driven by people who chose service, courage, and community over comfort.
I was raised in that tradition.
I grew up watching my father, Myron Lowery, dedicate his life to public service here in Memphis, not for recognition, but because he believed that government should work for the people it serves. His example shaped who I am and is why I show up every day for the citizens of Shelby County.
That same spirit has carried me through Memphis City Schools, through LeMoyne-Owen College, and into a lifetime of service. From coaching youth football and mentoring students, to serving as Chairman of the Shelby County Commission, and now running to be your next Shelby County Mayor: the spirit still remains and continues to grow stronger.
Black history isn’t just something we read about, it is within us. It’s lived in our neighborhoods, carried by our educators, our parents, our leaders, and our young people.
It reminds us that representation matters, especially at moments when our communities face real challenges.
As a father to three daughters, Briun, Myla, and Milan, this work is deeply personal. I want them to grow up in a Shelby County where opportunity isn’t limited by ZIP code, where strong public schools are protected, and where leadership reflects the people it serves.
That’s the vision driving this campaign.
It’s a vision rooted in the legacy of Black leadership in Memphis, leadership that believes in lifting as we climb, building institutions that last, and leaving the door open wider for the next generation.
This campaign is people-powered, just like the movements that came before us. It depends on neighbors, families, and supporters who believe that honoring our history means investing in our future.
If you’re able, I ask you to make a contribution today — $15, $25, or whatever you can — to help us keep organizing, keep showing up, and keep building a Shelby County worthy of our shared legacy.
