AT&T wrapped up its 28 Days Black History Month campaign at the Millennium Centre in Southfield February 27. It was free and open to the public and featured a live performance from singer/songwriter Elle Varner. The campaign, hosted by comedian, television/radio personality Rickey Smiley, kicked off in Washington D.C and made stops in Raleigh, Atlanta and closed out the series here in Detroit. For the past five years, AT&T has been committed to celebrating black history by inspiring people to challenge themselves and to become empowered.
The program was phenomenal! The message was genuine and inspiring. It’s safe to say, that the audience walked away just a little bit wiser.
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“I just want people to know where they came from…kids are growing up with a sense of entitlement…they need to realize that someone sacrificed for them.” –Rickey Smiley
“[28 Days] is one of the many things we do to support the communities we do business in.” –Jennifer L. Jones, Vice President of Diversity, AT&T Mobility
“We don’t have time to be politically disengaged.” –Jeff Johnson
“AT&T 28 Days is just an opportunity to be able to create a spark…to say ‘let’s look forward while we look back.'” –Jeff Johnson
After being empowered, the audience grooved with Elle Varner.
“Partnering with a global brand is huge to spread the awareness of Black History month, and to keep us grounded and rooted in what it’s all for.”
Rickey Smiley, Rhonda Walker, Elle Varner, Alexis Wiley, Jeff Johnson