 That's one of the parents of Akeel McLeod Jr. this year. He's Gerber's newest baby, and he's black. His mom, Dominique, told NBC's Today she submitted her one-year-old's photo to be considered as a Gerber baby and kept it a secret, even from her husband, Akeel Sr., knowing the odds were slim. According to Gerber, for the first time ever, parents of past Gerber babies picked this year's winner. I'm Esther Dillard, along with Doug Davis, on your home for 24-7 news, the Black Information Network. Now, your Healthy Minute.