A Look At Black History Through The Eyes Of A Photographer

Eunique J Gibson

February is a big month a lot of things are happening and for the African American population it’s a month of celebrating those who are paving the way or have pave the way but should it be just one month or should we be celebrating Black History every day of the year.  Morning Talk Show Host Tom Joyner does a segment on his show call Black History 365 Days A Year with Jeff Johnson for Black America Web where he gives a tidbit on something major that happened in Black History on that day in history however this year Mrs. Eunique J Gibson took Black History to a completely new level with her photography.

Eunique J. Gibson is the proud owner of Eunique Gibson Photography in Maryland and this year to celebrate Black History she showed photos of young children dressed up as various historical figures in the black community with a quote from these individuals the project was entitled “BecauseOf Them, We Can”. The project became such a hit with the likes of KerryWashington, Russell Simmons, Common and Tom Joyner all giving her shouts out as well as various news moguls giving her air time that Mrs. Gibson decided to extended the project to early 2014 as well as release the projects for purchase on her site.

The project caught my attention when a friend of mine forward me a photo of a group of children portraying the Divine 9 team with the saying “Brotherhood. Sisterhood. Scholarship. Service. Between the Divine 8 and  the very last photo which is President & First Lady Obama I'd have to say these two were my absolute favorite of the first 28 but they are all absolutely adorable. If you love these photos as much as I do or any of the 28 that are posted at this time feel free to grab one or all of them and preorder the calendar as well believe me the whole project is about to blow up and you do not want to miss it so stay close for more information.

~Truly Blessed,

Misherald “Missy” & Jonathan ”JB” Brown

**All photos you see on this page belong to Mrs Eunique Jones Gibson and are Copyright protected if you should choose to share please do not alter.***

Four More Years...

President Barack H Obama has been sworn in for his final time by Constitutional law. It is so easy to forget the legacies that fought a hard fight to get us were we are. I was very pleased that Obama had chosen to use one of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr bibles for this inauguration to me that says a lot. When I look at the photos and I see Michelle, Malia, and Sasha standing by looking on I thought to myself there goes a man with value, honor, dedication and a passion for his job. It is an honor welcome back to the American people for four more years. It is my prayer that even though Congress is trying to play hardball or that many do not like our President. These people are livid that he won the electoral vote.  He is our President, the Commander of Chief, as well as a very powerful leader.  While I know, the situation is a hard bullet to bite because one thing was said but another was done such as taxes being hiked up or maybe you are not feeling the Obamacare plan all that I ask is to be open to everything.  You never know when one of these economical advances that Obama made will some way or another assist you.

The Obama family (POTUS being sworn in)

With all that being said I lift my hands as if I was giving Dr. King, President Obama, and God a hi-five to another glorious four years.

A quote from Dr. King:

Faith is taking the first step even when you do not see the whole staircase.

Barack Obama is I believe speaking in reference to Dr. King and his movement during the Civil Rights Movement:

Even when folks are hitting you over the head, you cannot stop marching. Even when they are turning the hoses on you, you cannot stop.

Barack H Obama (01/2009)

Barack H Obama (01/2013)

Is it just me or does he seem a little more confident in role and POTUS as if saying I got this.

Look at his official pictures closely in January 2009 he has a ghost of a smile but in his January 2013 picture he’s got a flat out grin as to say I got this Welcome Back Ladies & Gents.

~Truly Blessed,

Misherald "Missy" & Jonathan "JB" Brown

Politicking...

Nevada Democrat Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid

So as I sit here and catch up on today’s news I find myself truly upset with the way that the Republicans of Congress are wanting to play this game of cutting the social budget to account for other things that they want to see done. They are seething because Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada has told President Obama to not play with Congress and take any legal action to override all decisions and make a decision. Republicans are asking for Medicare and Social Security to be cut I am just sitting here shaking my head like do the realize the lives they are affecting oh yeah I forgot they do not care. Now I will admit I noticed some taxes going a little higher on my paycheck but it was not anything to scream about or at least I did not think so but I must admit it is discouraging to have Congress willing to let a financial burden land on all of America then just compromise.

Now lets all think back as to Bush Sr and Bush Jr Oh Oh hold on lets see didn't Daddy start the Iraq war, Jr ignored it, and I can't even let Clinton go on this one because he ignored it as well even though he did the smart thing he did send a team in but wouldn't let them execute. Now here comes Obama and he simply handle it and people still got stuff to say really... Okay I'm off of my political soapbox but best believe if they cut Medcaid and Social Security I will not be one happy mama.

Truly Blessed,

Misherald "Missy" & Jonathan "JB" Brown