Eunique Jones Gibson
Eunique Jones Gibson | |
|---|---|
| Born | Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Bowie State University |
| Occupation(s) | CEO, Culture Brands |
| Known for | Creator of the "Because of Them, We Can™" campaign |
| Website | becauseofthemwecan |
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.[1][4][5][6][7]
Early life and education
[edit]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.[8][10][11]
Career
[edit]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.[1][4][5][13][14] Inspired by her own sons, the photo campaign included photos of children dressed as historical Black icons.[1][4][5][15][16][17] Because the campaign went viral, Eunique left her job to focus on the campaign and grow the movement.[1][4][15][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.[9][19]
In February 2012, Gibson also created the photo awareness campaign "I AM Trayvon Martin" after the death of Trayvon Martin[1][5][20] to highlight the need for racial justice.[20]
Awards and honors
[edit]- 2018: Webby Award honoree[8]
- 2015: 40 Under 40 Award from the Prince George's County Social Innovation Fund[8][9]
- 2014: White House Champion of Change for the Because of Them, We Can™ campaign[9][21]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f "Meet Eunique Jones Gibson, showing black history through her lens". Retrieved September 27, 2015.
- ^ "Eunique Jones Gibson on Carter G. Woodson and Spike Lee". www.cbsnews.com. Retrieved September 27, 2015.
- ^ "'Phenomenal' Young Girls Pay Tribute To Maya Angelou". The Huffington Post. Retrieved September 27, 2015.
- ^ a b c d "Because of Them We Can Photos – Eunique Jones Gibson". Retrieved September 27, 2015.
- ^ a b c d "LOOK: The Most Adorable Black History Tribute You'll Ever See". The Huffington Post. Retrieved September 27, 2015.
- ^ "Kevin Durant's MVP mom offers advice to moms everywhere". Mashable. Retrieved September 27, 2015.
- ^ "Nickelodeon Celebrates Black History Month With 'Because of Them, We Can' Initiative". Retrieved September 27, 2015.
- ^ a b c d "Eunique Jones Gibson". Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved September 27, 2015.
- ^ a b c d "Eunique Jones Gibson ('07) Partners with White House Initiative on Black History Month Campaign · Bowie State University". www.bowiestate.edu. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved September 27, 2015.
- ^ "Eunique Jones Gibson on her Viral Photography Campaign". www.adweek.com. Retrieved September 27, 2015.
- ^ "Hey, How'd You Launch an Inspirational Photography Campaign, Eunique Jones Gibson?". www.mediabistro.com. Archived from the original on September 9, 2015. Retrieved September 27, 2015.
- ^ "This Photo Series That Shows Adorable Kids As Latino Heroes Is Challenging All The Stereotypes". The Huffington Post. Retrieved September 27, 2015.
- ^ "Common Pays Homage To His Mother In Documentary Special". The Huffington Post. Retrieved September 27, 2015.
- ^ "Kids pose as inspiring trailblazers for Black History Month". Mashable. Retrieved September 27, 2015.
- ^ a b "Photographer Eunique Jones Gibson celebrates black history through her campaign, 'Because of Them, We Can'". Retrieved September 27, 2015.
- ^ "Black History Month: Adorable Images of Kids Dressed as Their Heroes". ABC News. February 2, 2015. Retrieved September 27, 2015.
- ^ "Black Excellence: Eunique Jones Gibson Talks Founding 'Because Of Them We Can' | Vibe". Retrieved September 27, 2015.
- ^ "Photos: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month". Retrieved September 27, 2015.
- ^ "Because Of Them We Can Celebrate Black History Month". www.ed.gov. Archived from the original on September 10, 2015. Retrieved September 27, 2015.
- ^ a b Rogers, Katie (March 2, 2012). "'I am Trayvon Martin' photo campaign: 'We're feeling an ambush of emotions.'". The Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved September 27, 2015.
- ^ "Eunique Jones Gibson". whitehouse.gov. Retrieved September 27, 2015 – via National Archives.
External links
[edit]- Living people
- 21st-century American women writers
- Bowie State University alumni
- Activists from Washington, D.C.
- Activists from Maryland
- Microsoft people
- 21st-century American writers
- 21st-century American photographers
- Writers from Maryland
- Writers from Washington, D.C.
- Photographers from Maryland
- Photographers from Washington, D.C.
- 21st-century American women photographers