Wes Lowery is an emerging professional in the world of journalism, and one that’s accolades exceed many his age (26). Upon graduating from Ohio University in 2012, Lowery has worked for renowned publications like the Los Angeles Times, Boston Globe, and The Washington Post where he’s covered stories centered on social justice issues in the U.S. He’s gained national recognition for his reports on the police shootings in Ferguson, Missouri, and Baltimore, Maryland.