Michael Jordan - Quote Image: Failed

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Lupita Nyong’o - Quote Image: Being Yourself

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Michael Jordan - Quote Image: Quit

Lupita Nyong’o - Quote Image: Finding Yourself

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Maya Angelou - Quote Image: Life

Lupita Nyong’o - Quote Image: Beauty

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Lupita Nyong’o - Quote Image: Dreams

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Magic Johnson - Quote Image: Kids

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Michael Jordan & Michael Jackson - Quote Image: Believe

Because Of Them We Can

As a motivational speaker and a photographer, I recently realized that my lens can also be my microphone.  For Black History Month, I wanted to create a campaign that would empower and excite young people about their history and their future in a creative and yet relatable way.  I thought about my two sons and how they were both born during President Barack Obama's election and re-election. How awesome is that?! From there, I began to think about all of the individuals, past and current, who have and/or continue to blaze new trails and pave the way for the future.  Because of Them, We Can.

With each new day that a photograph has been released, I realize more and more that 28 days just isn't enough time. There are so many people to pay homage to and so many young and impressionable minds to postively influence...now.

This site was created as a way to keep you updated about the campaign and as a way to win your support.  After the request of many, I have made posters and calendars available for sale. Your support will enable me to continue this endeavor beyond Black History Month. And, while it began right outside of Washington DC, I am planning to expand to other cities throughout the country in order to engage and empower youth from all over.

 

Please stay tuned in here and via my Facebook Fan Page.

Thanks so much for your support and encouragement!

Eunique Jones Gibson
info@euniquejonesphoto.com


Source: http://www.becauseofthemwecan.com

JMP - Quote Image: Challenge

"Challenge the person you are to be the person you want to be"

JMP

Will Smith - Quote Image: Smiling

"Smiling is the best way to face every problem, to crush every fear and to hide every pain"

Will Smith

Angela Bassett - Quote Image: Average

"Don't settle for average. Bring your best to the moment. Then, whether it fails or succeeds, at least you know you gave all you had. We need to live the best that's in us."

Angela Bassett

Nelson Mandela - Quote Image: Action

"Action without vision is only passing time, vision without action is merely day dreaming, but vision with action can change the world."

Nelson Mandela

Kobe Bryant: Rise

"Everything negative-pressure, challenges, it's all an opportunity for me to rise"

Kobe Bryant

Miles Davis - Quote Image: Fear

"Do not fear mistakes. There are none." 

Miles Davis

Will Smith - Quote Image: Go get it

"If you want something go get it. Period."

Will Smith

Nelson Mandela - Quote Image: Impossible

"It always seems impossible until it's done." 

Nelson Mandela

Russell Simmons - Quote Image: Good

"When you do good by the world, the world will do good by you." 

Russell Simmons

Rev Run - Quote Image: Stop worrying

"Stop worrying...WTF!!! (W)here's (T)he (F)aith ?" 

Rev Run