Wesley Lowery

Wesley Lowery is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author, recognized for his extensive reporting on race and justice. After being named ‘Emerging Journalist of the Year’ by the National Association of Black Journalists in 2014, Wesley Lowery went on to distinguish himself with impactful reporting across major newsrooms. Early in his career, Lowery served as a reporting fellow at the Los Angeles Times before joining The Boston Globe in 2013 as a general assignment political reporter. During his tenure at The Globe, he delivered critical coverage of high-profile events including the murder trial of NFL player Aaron Hernandez, the competitive mayoral race in Boston, and the intensive manhunt following the Boston Marathon bombing.

Through these significant academic and editorial leadership positions, alongside his ongoing contributions to national media, Lowery continues to influence critical conversations on civil rights, racial justice, and law enforcement accountability.