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Photos: Joseph E. Lowery's birthday celebration

Entertainers Tyler Perry, Chris Tucker, Malcolm-Jamal Warner helped honor Joseph Lowery at Atlanta's Morehouse College Oct. 6, 2013, his 92nd birthday

Tyler Perry (right) stands next to Rev. Dr. Joseph E. Lowery as Perry accepts the inaugural Joseph E. Lowery Agent of Change Award during I've Known Rivers: A Legendary Life, a tribute to Lowery's 92nd birthday at Morehouse College in Atlanta on Sunday, October 6, 2013. The celebration included appearances by Chris Tucker Malcolm Jamal Warner, Jamie Foxx, Tyler Perry and others. JONATHAN PHILLIPS / SPECIAL

The Rev. Dr. Joseph E. Lowery (center) waves as he makes his way to the red carpet for his 92nd Birthday Celebration at Morehouse College in Atlanta on Sunday, October 6, 2013.

Bishop Woodie W. White gives the opening prayer during I've Known Rivers: A Legendary Life, a tribute to Joseph E. Lowery's 92nd birthday celebration at Morehouse College in Atlanta on Sunday, October 6, 2013. The celebration included appearances by Chris Tucker Malcolm Jamal Warner, Jamie Foxx, Tyler Perry and others. JONATHAN PHILLIPS / SPECIAL

Former Atlanta mayor Shirley Franklin is seen on a video message during I've Known Rivers: A Legendary Life, a tribute to Joseph E. Lowery's 92nd birthday celebration at Morehouse College in Atlanta on Sunday, October 6, 2013. The celebration included appearances by Chris Tucker Malcolm Jamal Warner, Jamie Foxx, Tyler Perry and others. JONATHAN PHILLIPS / SPECIAL

Kenny Leon (left), Cassi Davis and Derek Watkins give tribute to Evelyn G. Lowery during I've Known Rivers: A Legendary Life, a tribute to Joseph E. Lowery's 92nd birthday celebration at Morehouse College in Atlanta on Sunday, October 6, 2013. The celebration included appearances by Chris Tucker Malcolm Jamal Warner, Jamie Foxx, Tyler Perry and others. JONATHAN PHILLIPS / SPECIAL

Kenny Leon (left), Cassi Davis and Derek Watkins give tribute to Evelyn G. Lowery during I've Known Rivers: A Legendary Life, a tribute to Joseph E. Lowery's 92nd birthday celebration at Morehouse College in Atlanta on Sunday, October 6, 2013. The celebration included appearances by Chris Tucker Malcolm Jamal Warner, Jamie Foxx, Tyler Perry and others. JONATHAN PHILLIPS / SPECIAL

Ann Nesby performs on stage during I've Known Rivers: A Legendary Life, a tribute to Joseph E. Lowery's 92nd birthday celebration at Morehouse College in Atlanta on Sunday, October 6, 2013. The celebration included appearances by Chris Tucker Malcolm Jamal Warner, Jamie Foxx, Tyler Perry and others. JONATHAN PHILLIPS / SPECIAL

Wintley Phipps performs a rendition of Amazing Grace on stage during I've Known Rivers: A Legendary Life, a tribute to Joseph E. Lowery's 92nd birthday celebration at Morehouse College in Atlanta on Sunday, October 6, 2013. The celebration included appearances by Chris Tucker Malcolm Jamal Warner, Jamie Foxx, Tyler Perry and others. JONATHAN PHILLIPS / SPECIAL

Kathleen Bertrand performs on stage during I've Known Rivers: A Legendary Life, a tribute to Joseph E. Lowery's 92nd birthday celebration at Morehouse College in Atlanta on Sunday, October 6, 2013. The celebration included appearances by Chris Tucker Malcolm Jamal Warner, Jamie Foxx, Tyler Perry and others. JONATHAN PHILLIPS / SPECIAL

Malcolm Jamal Warner (right) and Rolonda Watts perform on stage during I've Known Rivers: A Legendary Life, a tribute to Joseph E. Lowery's 92nd birthday celebration at Morehouse College in Atlanta on Sunday, October 6, 2013. The celebration included appearances by Chris Tucker Malcolm Jamal Warner, Jamie Foxx, Tyler Perry and others. JONATHAN PHILLIPS / SPECIAL

Chris Tucker hosts I've Known Rivers: A Legendary Life, a tribute to Joseph E. Lowery's 92nd birthday celebration at Morehouse College in Atlanta on Sunday, October 6, 2013. The celebration included appearances by Tucker Malcolm Jamal Warner, Jamie Foxx, Tyler Perry and others. JONATHAN PHILLIPS / SPECIAL

Victor Perry (center) performs "In the Boardroom" on stage during I've Known Rivers: A Legendary Life, a tribute to Joseph E. Lowery's 92nd birthday celebration at Morehouse College in Atlanta on Sunday, October 6, 2013. The celebration included appearances by Chris Tucker Malcolm Jamal Warner, Jamie Foxx, Tyler Perry and others. JONATHAN PHILLIPS / SPECIAL

Tia Fuller plays her saxophone as she performs on stage during I've Known Rivers: A Legendary Life, a tribute to Joseph E. Lowery's 92nd birthday celebration at Morehouse College in Atlanta on Sunday, October 6, 2013. The celebration included appearances by Chris Tucker Malcolm Jamal Warner, Jamie Foxx, Tyler Perry and others. JONATHAN PHILLIPS / SPECIAL

Rev. Dr. Joseph E. Lowery (left) watches one of the numerous performances from backstage during I've Known Rivers: A Legendary Life, a tribute to Lowery's 92nd birthday at Morehouse College in Atlanta on Sunday, October 6, 2013. The celebration included appearances by Chris Tucker Malcolm Jamal Warner, Jamie Foxx, Tyler Perry and others. JONATHAN PHILLIPS / SPECIAL

Demetria McKinney performs on stage during I've Known Rivers: A Legendary Life, a tribute to Joseph E. Lowery's 92nd birthday celebration at Morehouse College in Atlanta on Sunday, October 6, 2013. The celebration included appearances by Chris Tucker Malcolm Jamal Warner, Jamie Foxx, Tyler Perry and others. JONATHAN PHILLIPS / SPECIAL

Rev. Dr. Joseph E. Lowery (left) dances along with Chris Tucker during I've Known Rivers: A Legendary Life, a tribute to Lowery's 92nd birthday at Morehouse College in Atlanta on Sunday, October 6, 2013. The celebration included appearances by Chris Tucker Malcolm Jamal Warner, Jamie Foxx, Tyler Perry and others. JONATHAN PHILLIPS / SPECIAL

Jamie Foxx (right) kneels next to Rev. Dr. Joseph E. Lowery during I've Known Rivers: A Legendary Life, a tribute to Lowery's 92nd birthday at Morehouse College in Atlanta on Sunday, October 6, 2013. The celebration included appearances by Chris Tucker Malcolm Jamal Warner, Jamie Foxx, Tyler Perry and others. JONATHAN PHILLIPS / SPECIAL

Rev. Dr. Joseph E. Lowery (left seated) is surrounded by friends and family as they sing "We Shall Overcome" on stage during I've Known Rivers: A Legendary Life, a tribute to Lowery's 92nd birthday at Morehouse College in Atlanta on Sunday, October 6, 2013. The celebration included appearances by Chris Tucker Malcolm Jamal Warner, Jamie Foxx, Tyler Perry and others. JONATHAN PHILLIPS / SPECIAL

Rev. Dr. Joseph E. Lowery (center) is surrounded by friends and family as they sing "We Shall Overcome" on stage during I've Known Rivers: A Legendary Life, a tribute to Lowery's 92nd birthday at Morehouse College in Atlanta on Sunday, October 6, 2013. The celebration included appearances by Chris Tucker Malcolm Jamal Warner, Jamie Foxx, Tyler Perry and others. JONATHAN PHILLIPS / SPECIAL

Rev. Dr. Joseph E. Lowery (left seated) is surrounded by friends and family as his birthday cake is wheeled out on stage during I've Known Rivers: A Legendary Life, a tribute to Lowery's 92nd birthday at Morehouse College in Atlanta on Sunday, October 6, 2013. The celebration included appearances by Chris Tucker Malcolm Jamal Warner, Jamie Foxx, Tyler Perry and others. JONATHAN PHILLIPS / SPECIAL

Malcolm-Jamal Warner (center) is interviewed by Shaunya Chavis (left) and Stepp Stewart as he makes his way down the red carpet for the Rev. Dr. Joseph E. Lowery 92nd Birthday Celebration at Morehouse College in Atlanta on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2013.

Brenda Davenport (center) picks up her ticket for I've Known Rivers: A Legendary Life, a tribute to Joseph E. Lowery's 92nd birthday celebration at Morehouse College in Atlanta on Sunday, October 6, 2013. The celebration included appearances by Tucker Malcolm Jamal Warner, Jamie Foxx, Tyler Perry and others. JONATHAN PHILLIPS / SPECIAL

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Tyler Perry (right) stands next to Rev. Dr. Joseph E. Lowery as Perry accepts the inaugural Joseph E. Lowery Agent of Change Award during I've Known Rivers: A Legendary Life, a tribute to Lowery's 92nd birthday at Morehouse College in Atlanta on Sunday, October 6, 2013. The celebration included appearances by Chris Tucker Malcolm Jamal Warner, Jamie Foxx, Tyler Perry and others. JONATHAN PHILLIPS / SPECIAL

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