Since graduating from Savannah State University to earning her Ph.D. at Howard University, Dr. Dowe has delved in Black politics and Civil Rights policy. She contributed her knowledge on Black and Civil Rights politics through her books, articles, and book chapters. “African Americans in Georgia, Political and Policy Reflection of the New South”, "The Racial Exceptionalism of Barack Obama", and “African American Women: Leading Ladies of Liberal Politics” are some titles of Dr. Dowe's works. With her teaching profession and literary works, Dr. Dowe is also a recipient of awards such as 2016 President’s Award, The National Conference of Black Political Scientists, 2011 Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, and University of Arkansas Nudie E. Williams Award for Diversity.