Special appearances by Grammy winners Jesse
& Joy, musical talent Amara La Negra, Buzzfeed’s Curly
Velasquez, Grammy nominated Los Rakas, and comedian and actor
Cheech Marin
Local art displays featuring artists, David Le
Batard and Gonzalo “Papi” Le Batard, and Salvadorian art
Stitch Lab and Macy’s introducing Latinx brands
at select stores
Macy’s will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15
through October 15, highlighting the creation of unity through art,
music and fashion. During the month-long celebration, Macy’s will
host free events around the country to celebrate how visual art,
music and fashion by Latinx producers can create harmony across
different cultures and communities.
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Macy’s hosts nationwide event series
honoring Hispanic Heritage Month through art, music, and fashion
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“Macy’s is thrilled to provide a platform for Latinx musicians,
artists and designers, as well as our own colleagues, to shine at
our stores nationwide,” said Shawn Outler, Macy’s chief diversity
officer. “We are proud to support the work and influence of these
leaders in the Hispanic community – bringing individuals together
to honor their culture with pride.”
Special In-Store Appearances
Cheech Marin, Mexican-American comedian, actor and one of the
world’s largest collectors of Chicano art, will visit Macy’s
Victoria Gardens on September 18 to discuss the new Cheech Marin
Center for Chicano Art, Culture & Industry. The center is
scheduled to open in 2021 in collaboration with the Riverside Art
Museum.
At Macy’s Valley Fair on September 28, Latin Hip-Hop duo and
Panamanian cousins, Los Rakas, will perform hits that led to their
2017 Grammy nomination. The duo will take guests on a cultural
journey through their music.
Star of Love & Hip-Hop: Miami, Amara La Negra, will appear
in New York City at Macy’s Herald Square on October 10, performing
her top hits. The AfroLatina from Miami, FL, and born to Dominican
parents, is a musical powerhouse to all.
Mexican siblings, composers, musicians, and social activists,
Jesse & Joy, will perform at Macy’s Dadeland on October 12 and
Macy’s Memorial City on October 13.
Additional Events
Macy’s locations in Florida, Illinois, and California, including
Macy’s Victoria Gardens, Macy’s Baldwin Hills, Macy’s Pembroke
Lakes, and Macy’s Gurnee Mills stores, will honor unity through
unique forms of local Hispanic art. Local artists David Le Batard
and Gonzalo “Papi” Le Batard will be featured at Macy’s Pembroke
Lakes.
Macy’s and Stitch Lab are uniting forces to promote
emerging Latinx brands across the United States by showcasing four
talented designers from Latin America exclusively at The Market @
Macy’s. Josefina by Vero Solis and Quote Me will be available at
Macy’s Century City and Macy’s Fashion Show Mall, and PETRA and
Demasiado will be available at Macy’s Lenox Square and Macy’s North
Star Mall for the months of September and October. The Market @
Macy’s is a full-service marketplace that offers shoppers the
chance to discover new products, services, and activations each
month in a boutique setting.
Hispanic Community Engagement
Macy’s is dedicated to making life shine brighter through
service to our customers, colleagues, and communities. In honor of
Hispanic Heritage Month, Macy’s will provide a total of $40,000 in
grants to organizations that support education through scholarships
and enlightening school programs.
Current partners, who are helping with the grant distribution,
are the Hispanic Federation, Hispanic Scholarship Fund and LULAC.
The Hispanic Federation aims to provide parents and children alike
with the tools to succeed in the education system. The Hispanic
Scholarship fund empowers families with the knowledge and resources
to successfully complete a high education, while providing
scholarship and support to as many students as possible. LULAC,
League of United Latin American Citizens, is the oldest surviving
Latino civil rights organization in the United States and focuses
on the advancement of the Hispanic population in the United
States.
Event Listing
Macy’s Hispanic Heritage Month events will be held at the
following stores:
- Macy’s Victoria Gardens (Rancho Cucamonga, CA) – Wednesday,
Sept. 18 at 6 p.m. Chicano Art with Cheech Marin
- Macy’s Baldwin Hills (Los Angeles) – Saturday, Sept. 21 at 2
p.m. honoring Salvadorian culture with Curly Velasquez and Salvies
Who Lunch
- Macy’s Valley Fair (Santa Clara, CA) – Saturday, Sept. 28 at 2
p.m. celebrating through music with bilingual Hip-Hop duo Los
Rakas
- Macy’s Pembroke Lakes (Miami) – Friday, Oct. 4 at 6 p.m. with
Miami artists David Le Batard and Gonzalo “Papi” Le Batard
- Macy’s Herald Square (New York City) – Thursday, Oct. 10 at 6
p.m. celebrating through music with Dominican-American Artist Amara
La Negra
- Macy’s Gurnee Mills (Chicago) – Saturday, Oct. 12 at 2 p.m.
celebrating art and music for families
- Macy’s Dadeland (Miami) – Saturday, Oct. 12 at 2 p.m.
celebrating through music with Mexican Pop Duo Jesse & Joy
- Macy’s Santa Ana Mainplace (Santa Ana, CA) – Saturday, Oct. 12
at 2 p.m. embracing style with best-selling author and expert Erika
De La Cruz
- Macy’s Memorial City (Houston) – Sunday, October 13 at 2 p.m.
celebrating through music with Mexican American Pop Duo Jesse &
Joy
For additional information on Macy’s Hispanic Heritage Month
festivities and special guests, please visit
macys.com/celebrate.
About Macy’s
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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
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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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