Because of Them, We Can

Now recognized as an Artist and Cultural Architect, Eunique Jones Gibson was born in Washington, DC and grew up in Maryland as the youngest of three children.

After graduating from Bowie State University, she accepted a position in online advertising with Microsoft in New York City. Always socially conscious with a desire to effect change, Eunique spent her waking hours outside the office exploring ways she could marry her business acumen with her artistic passions.

In February 2012, following the death of Trayvon Martin, Eunique created her first photo awareness campaign - I AM Trayvon Martin. The images spread through social media and news outlets around the world and inspired others to use the arts to highlight our need for change.

One year later, Eunique launched the Because of Them, We Can™ campaign. The campaign went viral and quickly grew beyond the twenty-eight day photo tribute she originally planned. As a result, Eunique left her job to focus on building the Because of Them We Can™ movement on a full-time basis. It is now considered one of the most prolific and virally successful Black History campaigns of all time.

She has been featured on MSNBC, O Magazine, The Huffington Post, and other national and local media outlets. Most recently, she was named a Webby Award Honoree and a White House Champion of Change.

As a wife and mother, Eunique draws her strength and inspiration from her biggest supporters, her husband Christopher and their sons, Chase and Amari.