Lesser-known Facts about Bowen Homes

Lesser-known fact: Bowen Homes is named in honor of two men -

John Wesley Edward Bowen Sr. and his son, John Wesley Edward Bowen Jr., whose lives shaped faith, education, and Black leadership in Atlanta.

Dr. John Wesley Edward Bowen Sr. was a minister, scholar, and advocate whose work shaped faith, education, and Black leadership in Atlanta.

Dr. John Wesley Edward Bowen Sr. was a minister, scholar, and advocate whose work helped advance Black intellectual life and civil rights at the turn of the 20th century.

This video begins a short educational series sharing the history behind the Bowen Homes name-starting with the father.

Next Thursday, we'll continue the story by exploring the legacy of his son, Bishop J.W.E.

Bowen Jr.

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