Black History Month is off to a great start, adding to the magic is the hashtag #BlackMenSmiling that took over Twitter on Friday. 

Historically, images of African American men have been portrayed in a negative light. The trending hashtag is the antithesis of stereotypes associated with black men. So basically, we are loving these photos that highlight our brothers in their glowing state: joyful, fearless and smiling.

1. Black Excellence is radiating.

2. When black men understand their worth, nothing is impossible.

3. Oh hey, cousins!

4.  Whose uncle is this? We love it. 

5. Young King. 

There is nothing like witnessing the overflow of brotherly love. Hop onto Twitter and get you some. Let's keep #BlackMenSmiling in rotation, throughout the month and into the year. We see you, black men. Y'all shining.