


Dr. Jesse Lewis, Sr. is greeted before the show. Through The Lens, an evening to honor the publishing and advertising work of Dr. Jesse Lewis, Sr. held at the Lyric Theatre in Birmingham, Alabama Wednesday February 10, 2016. (Frank CouchThe Birmingham Times)

Dr. Jesse Lewis, Sr. is greeted as he walks through the lobby. Through The Lens, an evening to honor the publishing and advertising work of Dr. Jesse Lewis, Sr. held at the Lyric Theatre in Birmingham, Alabama Wednesday February 10, 2016. (Frank CouchThe Birmingham Times)

Dr. Jesse Lewis Sr. speaks briefly about his career and legacy at The Birmingham Times. Through The Lens, an evening to honor the publishing and advertising work of Dr. Jesse Lewis, Sr. held at the Lyric Theatre in Birmingham, Alabama Wednesday February 10, 2016. (Frank CouchThe Birmingham Times)



Dr. Jesse Lewis, Sr. is greeted before the show by friends and family. Through The Lens, an evening to honor the publishing and advertising work of Dr. Jesse Lewis, Sr. held at the Lyric Theatre in Birmingham, Alabama Wednesday February 10, 2016. (Frank CouchThe Birmingham Times)

Dr. Jesse Lewis, Sr. and wife Helen Lewis are seated before the show. Through The Lens, an evening to honor the publishing and advertising work of Dr. Jesse Lewis, Sr. held at the Lyric Theatre in Birmingham, Alabama Wednesday February 10, 2016. (Frank CouchThe Birmingham Times)

Sam Martin, Publisher of The Birmingham Times speaks to the future of The Birmingham Times. Through The Lens, an evening to honor the publishing and advertising work of Dr. Jesse Lewis, Sr. held at the Lyric Theatre in Birmingham, Alabama Wednesday February 10, 2016. (Frank CouchThe Birmingham Times)

John O. Hudson, Vice President of Public Relations and Charitable Giving at Alabama Power opens the show. Through The Lens, an evening to honor the publishing and advertising work of Dr. Jesse Lewis, Sr. held at the Lyric Theatre in Birmingham, Alabama Wednesday February 10, 2016. (Frank CouchThe Birmingham Times)


The lobby of the historic Lyric Theatre before the show begins. Through The Lens, an evening to honor the publishing and advertising work of Dr. Jesse Lewis, Sr. held at the Lyric Theatre in Birmingham, Alabama Wednesday February 10, 2016. (Frank CouchThe Birmingham Times)

The lobby of the historic Lyric Theatre before the show begins. Through The Lens, an evening to honor the publishing and advertising work of Dr. Jesse Lewis, Sr. held at the Lyric Theatre in Birmingham, Alabama Wednesday February 10, 2016. (Frank CouchThe Birmingham Times)


Former FPJ intern Davarian Campbell was among those at an honor held for Dr. Jesse Lewis, Sr. at the Lyric Theatre in Birmingham, Alabama Wednesday February 10, 2016. (Frank Couch\The Birmingham Times)

Through The Lens, an evening to honor the publishing and advertising work of Dr. Jesse Lewis, Sr. held at the Lyric Theatre in Birmingham, Alabama Wednesday February 10, 2016. (Frank CouchThe Birmingham Times)

Through The Lens, an evening to honor the publishing and advertising work of Dr. Jesse Lewis, Sr. held at the Lyric Theatre in Birmingham, Alabama Wednesday February 10, 2016. (Frank CouchThe Birmingham Times)

The Miles College Choir warms up before the show. Through The Lens, an evening to honor the publishing and advertising work of Dr. Jesse Lewis, Sr. held at the Lyric Theatre in Birmingham, Alabama Wednesday February 10, 2016. (Frank CouchThe Birmingham Times)

Through The Lens, an evening to honor the publishing and advertising work of Dr. Jesse Lewis, Sr. held at the Lyric Theatre in Birmingham, Alabama Wednesday February 10, 2016. (Frank CouchThe Birmingham Times)

Dr. George T. French, Jr., President of Miles College speaks about one of the schools graduates. Through The Lens, an evening to honor the publishing and advertising work of Dr. Jesse Lewis, Sr. held at the Lyric Theatre in Birmingham, Alabama Wednesday February 10, 2016. (Frank CouchThe Birmingham Times)

The Temptations Review featuring Dennis Edwards took the night back to the 1960’s. Through The Lens, an evening to honor the publishing and advertising work of Dr. Jesse Lewis, Sr. held at the Lyric Theatre in Birmingham, Alabama Wednesday February 10, 2016. (Frank CouchThe Birmingham Times)

The Temptations Review featuring Dennis Edwards took the night back to the 1960’s. Through The Lens, an evening to honor the publishing and advertising work of Dr. Jesse Lewis, Sr. held at the Lyric Theatre in Birmingham, Alabama Wednesday February 10, 2016. (Frank CouchThe Birmingham Times)

The Temptations Review featuring Dennis Edwards took the night back to the 1960’s. Through The Lens, an evening to honor the publishing and advertising work of Dr. Jesse Lewis, Sr. held at the Lyric Theatre in Birmingham, Alabama Wednesday February 10, 2016. (Frank CouchThe Birmingham Times)

The Temptations Review featuring Dennis Edwards took the night back to the 1960’s. Through The Lens, an evening to honor the publishing and advertising work of Dr. Jesse Lewis, Sr. held at the Lyric Theatre in Birmingham, Alabama Wednesday February 10, 2016. (Frank CouchThe Birmingham Times)

The Temptations Review featuring Dennis Edwards took the night back to the 1960’s. Through The Lens, an evening to honor the publishing and advertising work of Dr. Jesse Lewis, Sr. held at the Lyric Theatre in Birmingham, Alabama Wednesday February 10, 2016. (Frank CouchThe Birmingham Times)

The Temptations Review featuring Dennis Edwards took the night back to the 1960’s. Through The Lens, an evening to honor the publishing and advertising work of Dr. Jesse Lewis, Sr. held at the Lyric Theatre in Birmingham, Alabama Wednesday February 10, 2016. (Frank CouchThe Birmingham Times)