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Tory Lowe

Tory Lowe (born July 5, 1976) is an American community activist, radio host, and advocate based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He is known for his work assisting families affected by missing persons cases, homicides, and other community crises. He is the host of The Tory Lowe Show on 101.7 FM “The Truth” and has been active in Milwaukee community organizing since the early 2010s.

Early life and education

Tory Lowe was born on July 5, 1976, and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He attended North Division High School, where he participated in football and media-related activities, including a student video production program.

Lowe later attended Iowa Lakes Community College in Estherville, Iowa, where he played football and became involved in broadcasting. During his time there, he was elected as a student broadcasting leader and contributed to media production initiatives.

Community activism

Lowe returned to Milwaukee around 2010 and began engaging in community activism, initially focusing on neighborhood improvement efforts and local organizing. His work expanded to include advocacy related to police practices, housing issues, and community violence.

He has organized protests and public demonstrations, including events addressing local policing concerns and broader national issues.

Lowe is also known for organizing community initiatives such as neighborhood cleanups and anti-violence campaigns, including long-distance awareness walks between cities such as Milwaukee and Chicago.

Missing persons advocacy

Since approximately 2011, Lowe has been involved in assisting families searching for missing individuals. His approach includes raising awareness through social media, organizing search efforts, and collaborating informally with community members.

Lowe has stated that he has worked with hundreds of families and focuses particularly on cases involving individuals who receive limited media coverage.

He has described multiple categories of missing persons cases, including runaways, human trafficking victims, individuals with medical conditions, and cases involving suspected violence.

Radio career

In 2021, Lowe began hosting The Tory Lowe Show on 101.7 FM “The Truth,” a Milwaukee-based talk radio station operated by Good Karma Brands.

His program focuses on community issues, including crime, housing, and social services, and serves as a platform for discussing local concerns.

Lowe has received multiple awards from the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association and was named Good Karma Brands “Teammate of the Year” in 2024.

Political activity

Lowe has run for public office as a nonpartisan candidate for Milwaukee Common Council District 6. He was defeated in general elections in 2016 and 2020 by incumbent Milele Coggs.

Advocacy and views

Lowe describes himself as a victims’ advocate and has been involved in cases related to homicide, eviction, domestic violence, and human trafficking.

He has also commented publicly on political and social issues, including policing, education, and national political movements. Some of his views have generated public discussion and criticism.

Personal life

Lowe has described his upbringing in Milwaukee as formative to his later advocacy work. He has children and has spoken publicly about balancing his personal life with his community involvement.

References

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