Black History Month 2025: Celebrating Historical & Influential Figures in Foster Care

Historical and Influential Figures in Foster Care

During this Black History Month, we reflected on the incredible stories of resilience, strength, and success of Black Historical and Influential Figures in Foster Care. 🌟

Throughout February, we highlighted:

Simone Biles – Olympic gymnast who overcame foster care to become a global champion.

Malcolm X – Civil rights leader who turned adversity into activism.

Tiffany Haddish – Comedian and actress who uses her platform to support foster youth.

Darryl “DMC” McDaniels – Hip-hop legend who became an advocate for adoption and foster care.

Louis Armstrong – Jazz icon whose time in a boys’ home led him to music greatness.

Colin Kaepernick – Athlete and activist raised by adoptive parents who fights for social justice.

Eddie Murphy – Comedy legend who experienced foster care before reuniting with his mother.

We hope this series shed light on the power of perseverance and the importance of supporting foster youth. Check out our video recap on instagram.

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