February is Black History Month, and to celebrate, AT&T is highlighting eight black innovators, creators and activists sharing their tools, tips and hard-won lessons they rely on to do the exceptional.

The eight individuals featured this month are:

• Award-winning R&B artist Monica

• Celebrity matchmaker and relationship coach Paul Brunson

• Social-justice entrepreneur Rey Ramsey

• U.S. congressman, mayor of Atlanta, United Nations ambassador, and philanthropist Andrew Young

• Howard University’s 17^th president Dr. Wayne A. I. Frederick

• President & CEO of Sam’s Club Rosalind Brewer

• Lieutenant General Ronald L. Bailey

• VP of Technology Development at AT&T Angela Baskerville.

Here are a few videos featuring advice and insights from these key influencers:

Monica on leadership: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8D1xMQYnMA

Paul Brunson on what inspires him: www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpOgBQrDElk

Rey Ramsey on the importance of empathy: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SGMuLhL8oc

Dr. Wayne A. I. Frederick on what motivates and drives him: www.youtube.com/watch?v=O141Yopz6M0

Now in its eighth year, “AT&T 28 Days” is a project putting a special focus on celebrating how African-Americans have impacted our culture and highlighting those it believes will have an impact in the future.

But celebrating black history is just part of what “28 Days” is about. AT&T also wants to shed light on the people, tools and resources within the African-American community supporting constructive change across the globe. To that end, it asked modern-day black leaders to share how they navigate through a world moving at the pace of technology and innovation. You can read their tips and insights in The Framework.

You can follow the conversation by checking out #TheBridgeATT and visiting http://28days.att.com.