Because of Them We Can (BOTW) was started in 2013 by Eunique Jones Gibson during Black History Month. She was inspired after doing a photo shoot featuring kids dressed as African American historical and contemporary figures. The website doesn’t just focus on the achievements of Black excellence but is a platform for news, culture, and inspiring videos. Take a look at their content in the link above!

Here Are Some of Our Favorite Articles!

LORD SIMON WOOLLEY MAKES HISTORY AS THE FIRST BLACK MAN

APPOINTED HEAD OF OXBRIDGE COLLEGE

(Photography: Homerton College)

SHE JUST BECAME THE FIRST BLACK VALEDICTORIAN IN THIS

SCHOOL’S 152-YEAR HISTORY

(Photography: WNYT)

DR. PATRICIA BATH SET TO MAKE HISTORY AS FIRST BLACK

WOMAN INDUCTED INTO NATIONAL INVENTORS HALL OF FAME

(Photography: Dr. Patricia Bath)

SHE JUST MADE HISTORY AS THE FIRST BLACK WOMAN TO

LEAD ADULT NEUROSURGERY AT DETROIT MEDICAL CENTER

(Photography: Neurosurgery Of Kalamazoo )