Eunique Jones Gibson Explained

Eunique Jones Gibson
Birth Place:Washington, D.C., U.S.
Nationality:American
Alma Mater:Bowie State University
Occupation:CEO, Culture Brands
Known For:Creator of the "Because of Them, We Can™" campaign

Eunique Jones Gibson is the founder and publisher of Because of Them We Can™, CEO of Culture Brands and a photographer, and an author and activist.[1] [2] [3] She became known for creating the "Because of Them, We Can™" campaign.[4] [5] [6] [7]

Early life and education

Eunique Jones Gibson was born in Washington, DC and grew up in Maryland.[8] She majored in communications at the Bowie State University.[9] After graduating, Gibson accepted a position in online advertising with Microsoft in New York City.[10] [11]

Career

In September 2014, Eunique introduced a new project "Por Ellos, Sí Podemos" with the start of National Hispanic Heritage Month.[12]

In 2013, Gibson created and launched the Because of Them, We Can™ campaign during Black History Month.[13] [14] Inspired by her own sons, the photo campaign included photos of children dressed as historical Black icons.[15] [16] [17] Because the campaign went viral, Eunique left her job to focus on the campaign and grow the movement.[18] Due to her work, she received a post to the Arts Advisory Board under the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for African Americans.[19]

In February 2012, Gibson also created the photo awareness campaign "I AM Trayvon Martin" after the death of Trayvon Martin[20] to highlight the need for racial justice.

Awards and honors

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Meet Eunique Jones Gibson, showing black history through her lens. September 27, 2015.
  2. Web site: Eunique Jones Gibson on Carter G. Woodson and Spike Lee. www.cbsnews.com. September 27, 2015.
  3. Web site: 'Phenomenal' Young Girls Pay Tribute To Maya Angelou. The Huffington Post. September 27, 2015.
  4. Web site: Because of Them We Can Photos – Eunique Jones Gibson. September 27, 2015.
  5. Web site: LOOK: The Most Adorable Black History Tribute You'll Ever See. The Huffington Post. September 27, 2015.
  6. Web site: Kevin Durant's MVP mom offers advice to moms everywhere. Mashable. September 27, 2015.
  7. Web site: Nickelodeon Celebrates Black History Month With 'Because of Them, We Can' Initiative. September 27, 2015.
  8. Web site: Eunique Jones Gibson. September 27, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304121654/http://innovateprincegeorges.org/Eunique-Jones-Gibson/. March 4, 2016. dead.
  9. Web site: Eunique Jones Gibson ('07) Partners with White House Initiative on Black History Month Campaign · Bowie State University. www.bowiestate.edu. September 27, 2015. March 4, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304060918/http://www.bowiestate.edu/about/news/details/eunique-jones-gibson-07-partners-with-white-house-initiative-on-black-history-month-campaign/. dead.
  10. Web site: Eunique Jones Gibson on her Viral Photography Campaign. www.adweek.com. September 27, 2015.
  11. Web site: Hey, How'd You Launch an Inspirational Photography Campaign, Eunique Jones Gibson?. www.mediabistro.com. September 27, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150909223617/http://www.mediabistro.com/Hey-Howd-You-Launch-an-Inspirational-Photography-Campaign-Eunique-Jones-Gibson-a12047.html. September 9, 2015. dead.
  12. Web site: This Photo Series That Shows Adorable Kids As Latino Heroes Is Challenging All The Stereotypes. The Huffington Post. September 27, 2015.
  13. Web site: Common Pays Homage To His Mother In Documentary Special. The Huffington Post. September 27, 2015.
  14. Web site: Kids pose as inspiring trailblazers for Black History Month. Mashable. September 27, 2015.
  15. Web site: Photographer Eunique Jones Gibson celebrates black history through her campaign, 'Because of Them, We Can'. September 27, 2015.
  16. Web site: Black History Month: Adorable Images of Kids Dressed as Their Heroes. ABC News. February 2, 2015. September 27, 2015.
  17. Web site: Black Excellence: Eunique Jones Gibson Talks Founding 'Because Of Them We Can' Vibe. September 27, 2015.
  18. Web site: Photos: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. September 27, 2015.
  19. Web site: Because Of Them We Can Celebrate Black History Month. www.ed.gov. September 27, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150910130714/http://www.ed.gov/blog/2015/02/because-of-them-we-can-celebrate-black-history-month/. September 10, 2015. dead.
  20. News: 'I am Trayvon Martin' photo campaign: 'We're feeling an ambush of emotions.'. The Washington Post. March 2, 2012. September 27, 2015. 0190-8286. en. Katie. Rogers.
  21. Web site: Eunique Jones Gibson. National Archives. whitehouse.gov. September 27, 2015.

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