Macy’s welcomes local change makers at eight
stores nationwide, highlighted by special appearances by Issa Rae
in Los Angeles and Laverne Cox in New York City
This February, Macy’s (NYSE:M) celebrates Black History Month by
welcoming a host of innovators in fashion, entertainment, art,
music, literature and technology, who are pioneers in their
industries. Innovation is one of the cornerstones of Black culture,
helping to propel trends, widely influencing pop culture, and
changing the face of history. From music to science, Black culture
has created a wave of change that has helped drive the country to
new heights. With innovation comes an extraordinary opportunity to
push boundaries, challenge the status quo, and make unprecedented
waves. This year, Macy’s special guests will discuss how they
blazed their own paths and how the connection to their heritage
helped inspire their success. Macy’s will also celebrate those
making a difference and impacting their local communities, while
helping to pave the way for future generations.
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Macy’s celebrates innovators and
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As part of Macy’s Black History Month celebrations, actress,
writer and producer Issa Rae will appear at Macy’s Baldwin Hills in
Los Angeles. Macy’s will also welcome Emmy® -nominated actress and
equal rights advocate, Laverne Cox, at Herald Square in New York
City. Both will participate in moderated conversations about Black
history, their inspirations and innovation in showbiz.
“These upcoming Black History events serve as wonderful
opportunities for Macy’s to bring bold, ground-breaking Black
innovators into our stores and to our communities,” said Kristyn
Doar-Page, Macy’s vice president of Diversity & Inclusion
Strategies. “As a retailer committed to celebrating trailblazers,
Macy’s is thrilled to open a space where our community can engage
with these artists as they share their life stories and
inspirations.”
Issa Rae’s rise from web series creator to one of Hollywood’s
It-girls is nothing less than remarkable. Rae’s content has
garnered millions of views online and two Golden Globe® nominations
for Best Actress for her hit show, HBO's Insecure. Issa's web
series, The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl was the recipient
of the coveted Shorty Award for Best Web Show, and her first book,
a collection of essays, is a New York Times Best Seller. Issa has
graced the cover and pages of major national media outlets
including Essence, The Hollywood Reporter, Vanity Fair, The New
York Times, CNN, VOGUE and TIME with appearances on The Tonight
Show with Jimmy Fallon, Good Morning America, The View, and
more.
“I am excited to be working with Macy’s during Black History
Month to celebrate those young and old whose innovation and talents
are transforming American culture and making undeniable
contributions to art and entertainment,” said Rae.
Laverne Cox is a two-time Emmy-nominated actress and
Emmy-winning producer best known for her work on the critically
acclaimed Netflix original series Orange Is The New Black, where
she plays the groundbreaking role of Sophia Burset. Her work as an
actress and advocate landed her on the cover of TIME magazine as
well as two Emmy nominations, back-to-back SAG Awards for
“Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series,” a
Critic’s Choice nomination, and consecutive NAACP Image Award
nominations. Cox is a renowned speaker and has taken her empowering
message of moving beyond gender expectations to live more
authentically all over the country. Her work as an advocate landed
her a coveted spot as one of Glamour magazine’s 2014 Women of the
Year. She is the recipient of the Dorian Rising Star Award, the
Courage Award from the Anti-Violence Project, The Community Leader
Award from the LGBT Center of New York City, was named one of The
Grio's 100 Most Influential African Americans, one of the Top 50
Trans Icons by the Huffington Post, one of Out magazine’s Out 100,
was ranked number 5 on the 2014 Root 100 list and is a part of
Ebony’s Power 100.
“I am grateful to be working with Macy’s during Black History
Month to contribute to powerful conversations about the
transformative work being done by young innovators,” said Cox.
“There is never a better time to discuss the contributions made by
the Black community, and what an inspiration it is to be among
those fighting for change.”
At each of the Black History Month events, Macy’s customers will
have an opportunity to meet and greet with event special guests.
For additional information on Macy’s Black History Month
festivities and special guests, please visit
macys.com/celebrate.
Macy’s Black History Month events will be held at the following
stores:Macy’s Herald Square (New York City) – Wednesday, Feb. 7 at
6 p.m.Macy’s Baldwin Hills (Los Angeles) – Saturday, Feb. 10 at 2
p.m. with Issa RaeMacy’s State Street (Chicago) – Thursday, Feb. 15
at 5:30 p.m.Macy’s Metro Center (Washington, D.C.) – Thursday, Feb.
15 at 5:30 p.m.Macy’s Culver City (Los Angeles) – Thursday, Feb. 15
at 6 p.m.Macy’s Center City (Philadelphia) – Thursday, Feb. 22 at
5:30 p.m.Macy’s Herald Square (New York City) – Thursday, Feb. 22
at 6 p.m. with Laverne CoxMacy’s Union Square (San Francisco) –
Thursday, Feb. 22 at 6 p.m.Macy’s Lenox Square (Atlanta) –
Thursday, Feb. 22 at 6:30 p.m.Macy’s Herald Square (New York City)
– Saturday, Feb. 24 at 1 p.m.Macy’s Aventura (Aventura, FL) –
Saturday, Feb. 24 at 2 p.m.Macy’s Herald Square (New York City) –
Wednesday, Feb. 28 at 6 p.m.
About Macy’s
Macy's, the largest retail brand of Macy's,
Inc. delivers fashion and affordable luxury to customers at
approximately 670 locations in 45 states, the District of
Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam, as well as to
customers in the U.S. and more than 100 international destinations
through its leading online store at macys.com. Via its stores,
e-commerce site, mobile and social
platforms, Macy's offers distinctive assortments
including the most desired family of exclusive and fashion brands
for him, her and home. Macy's is known for such epic
events as Macy's 4th of July Fireworks and the
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, as well as spectacular fashion
shows, culinary events, flower shows and celebrity
appearances. Macy's flagship stores – including Herald
Square in New York City, Union
Square in San Francisco, State
Street in Chicago, Dadeland
in Miami and South Coast Plaza in
southern California – are known internationally and are
leading destinations for visitors. Building on a more than 150-year
tradition, and with the collective support of customers and
employees, Macy's helps strengthen communities by
supporting local and national charities giving more than $54
million each year, plus 180,000 hours of volunteer service, to
help make a difference in the lives of our customers.
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