Macy’s Celebrates Black History Month By Embracing and Expressing The Diversity Of Black People and Culture
January 27 2020 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
Macy’s celebrates Black History Month at select
locations nationwide with special appearances by influencer Monica
Veloz, Hair Love writer, director and producer Matthew Cherry,
comedian Phoebe Robinson, activist Marley Dias, NFL Hall of Famer
Jerry Rice, celebrity hair stylist Kim Kimble, and many more.
This February, Macy’s will celebrate Black History Month by
embracing and expressing the diversity of Black people and culture.
Luminaries such as influencer Monica Veloz, Oscar® nominee Matthew
Cherry, comedian Phoebe Robinson, activist Marley Dias, NFL Hall of
Famer Jerry Rice, and celebrity hair stylist Kim Kimble will
headline events throughout the month.
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This February, Macy’s proudly celebrates
Black History Month with cultural luminaries at select locations
nationwide. (Photo: Business Wire)
In addition to appearances by these notable innovators, Macy’s
will showcase Black History Month-themed windows throughout
February in Chicago, New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington,
D.C. Macy’s locations. The windows were created in partnership with
Maplewood, New Jersey artist, Lisa Hunt. “My work explores the
spatial and meditative relationships found within repeat patterns,”
she commented. “The windows are expressed with a minimalist
approach inspired by Art Deco, traditional African and Eastern
textiles comprised of graphic shapes, symbols, and re-imagined
typographic elements. The screen printed patterns employ an
aesthetic use of gold leaf as a nod to its adorning use throughout
art history.”
ONYX, Macy’s Black Employee Resource Group, was instrumental in
developing this year’s campaign including the theme, display
windows, and volunteer opportunities across the country. Throughout
the campaign, Macy’s will contribute a total of $10,000 to
charitable organizations such as Jerry Rice’s 127 Foundation and
local Urban Leagues.
“Macy’s mission is to embed diversity and inclusion into how we
think, act, and operate. We are strongest when we are
representative of the many communities we serve and we are thrilled
to offer our customers engaging Black History Month events that
honor and reflect the Black experience and its impact on global
culture,” said Shawn Outler, Macy’s chief diversity officer.
The month’s events kick off at Macy’s Baldwin Hills in Los
Angeles with a make-up tutorial and discussion about diversity and
inclusion in the beauty industry from influencer Monica Veloz. At
Macy’s State Street, Chicago native Matthew Cherry will screen his
2020 Oscar®-nominated short-film Hair Love and discuss how he used
the power of family to tell a compelling story about real people.
Comedian and co-star of podcast 2 Dope Queens, Phoebe Robinson, and
14-year-old activist and creator of #1000blackgirlbooks, Marley
Dias, will appear at Macy’s Herald Square in New York City for an
evening of insightful dialogue. Three-time Super Bowl® champion and
Hall of Famer Jerry Rice will appear at Macy’s Union Square in San
Francisco. At Macy’s Lenox Square in Atlanta, customers can enjoy a
demonstration and celebration of the diversity of Black hair from
celebrity stylist Kim Kimble. At Macy’s Aventura in Miami,
representatives from Macy’s Diversity and Inclusion team and The
Workshop at Macy’s will participate in a discussion on the
diversity of Black people and Black culture as well as select a
high potential Black-owned business to join The Workshop at Macy’s
class of 2020.
Macy’s Black History Month events will be held at the following
stores:
- Macy’s Baldwin Hills (Los Angeles) – Saturday, Feb. 8 at 2 p.m.
with Monica Veloz
- Macy’s State Street (Chicago) – Thursday, Feb. 20 at 6 p.m.
with Matthew Cherry
- Macy’s Herald Square (New York City) – Thursday, Feb. 20 at 6
p.m. with Phoebe Robinson and Marley Dias
- Macy’s Union Square (San Francisco) – Saturday, Feb. 22 at 2
p.m. with Jerry Rice
- Macy’s Lenox Square (Atlanta) – Saturday, Feb. 22 at 2 p.m.
with Kim Kimble
- Macy’s Aventura (Miami) – Saturday, Feb. 22 at 2 p.m. with The
Workshop at Macy’s
For additional information on Macy’s Black History Month
festivities and special guests, visit macys.com/celebrate.
About Macy’s
Macy's is America’s store for life. The largest retail brand of
Macy's, Inc. (NYSE:M) delivers quality fashion at affordable prices
to customers at approximately 640 locations in 43 states, the
District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Guam, as well as to
customers in more than 100 international destinations through
leading e-commerce site macys.com. Macy's inspires fashion
exploration and discovery through the most desired family of
exclusive brands for her, for him, for the home, and via our
dynamic mobile and social platforms. We know the power of
celebration, demonstrated through decades of memorable experiences
created during Macy's 4th of July Fireworks® and Macy's
Thanksgiving Day Parade®, as well as spectacular fashion shows,
culinary events, flower shows, and celebrity appearances. Macy's
flagship stores – including New York City’s Herald Square – are
internationally renowned and preeminent destinations for tourists.
With the collective support of our customers and employees, Macy's
builds community and helps make a difference in every market we
serve, supporting local and national charities by giving nearly $50
million each year, plus 146,000 hours of volunteer service. For
more than 160 years, Macy’s has, and continues to, make life shine
brighter for our customers, colleagues, and communities.
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