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Barack and Michelle Obama, the most powerful power couple in the world
Last month was Black History Month, and to encourage people to celebrate it beyond February, photographer Eunique Jones Gibson created Because of Them We Can.
For the initiative, Gibson created an inspiring series of 28 photographs for every day of February, featuring kids dressing up as famous African American leaders and trendsetters. They even collaborated with Nickelodeon to produce short videos that honor famous men and women like Maya Angelou, Stevie Wonder and Malcom X among others.
The initiative aims to share the rich African American history and to inspire people to dispel stereotypes and work towards a better future. The empowering message of the Because of Them We Can campaign has been launched across multiple platforms, including social media, PSAs and as billboards and posters on bus shelters where parents and kids can view them.
Scroll down to view the inspiring message and watch the videos here.
Oprah Winfrey
Cassius Marcellus Clay, better known as Muhammad Ali
Lady Ella Fitzgerald, one of the world's greatest jazz vocalists and the first African American woman to win a Grammy Award.
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, one of the most in-demand scientists in the U.S.
Shirley Chisholm, the first African American woman elected to Congress. In 1972, she was also the first major party African American candidate for President of the United States.
At 13 years old, Mo'ne Davis was the first girl to ever pitch a shutout in the Little League World Series. She's also the first African American girl to ever play in the series, and was featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated.
Ava DuVernay is an award-winning screenwriter. Her latest movie Selma made DuVernay the first African American female director nominated for a Golden Globe Award.
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Barack and Michelle Obama, the most powerful power couple in the world
Last month was Black History Month, and to encourage people to celebrate it beyond February, photographer Eunique Jones Gibson created Because of Them We Can.
For the initiative, Gibson created an inspiring series of 28 photographs for every day of February, featuring kids dressing up as famous African American leaders and trendsetters. They even collaborated with Nickelodeon to produce short videos that honor famous men and women like Maya Angelou, Stevie Wonder and Malcom X among others.
The initiative aims to share the rich African American history and to inspire people to dispel stereotypes and work towards a better future. The empowering message of the Because of Them We Can campaign has been launched across multiple platforms, including social media, PSAs and as billboards and posters on bus shelters where parents and kids can view them.
Scroll down to view the inspiring message and watch the videos here.
Oprah Winfrey
Cassius Marcellus Clay, better known as Muhammad Ali
Lady Ella Fitzgerald, one of the world's greatest jazz vocalists and the first African American woman to win a Grammy Award.
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, one of the most in-demand scientists in the U.S.
Shirley Chisholm, the first African American woman elected to Congress. In 1972, she was also the first major party African American candidate for President of the United States.
At 13 years old, Mo'ne Davis was the first girl to ever pitch a shutout in the Little League World Series. She's also the first African American girl to ever play in the series, and was featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated.
Ava DuVernay is an award-winning screenwriter. Her latest movie Selma made DuVernay the first African American female director nominated for a Golden Globe Award.
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