Macy’s will celebrate Black culture during Black History Month through events and displays

Macy’s department store announced in a press release on Monday that they will be celebrating Black History Month in February by expressing the diversity of Black culture and black people. Several of Macy’s stores will participate by showcasing Black History month-themed windows throughout the month. These windows were designed and done in partnership with New Jersey artist Lisa Hunt.

Some stores will hold events featuring Black influencers and celebrities such as Monica Veloz, Matthew Cherry, Phoebe Robinson, Marley Dias, Kim Kimble, and Jerry Rice. Macy’s Black Employee Resource Group was vital in creating this year’s campaign and will contribute a total of $10,000 to charity throughout this event, including Jerry Rice’s 127 Foundation and Urban Leagues.

Here is a quick rundown of which stores will be hosting which events:

• Macy’s Baldwin Hills in Los Angeles will have a make-up tutorial and discussion on inclusion and diversity featuring influencer Monica Veloz on Saturday, Feb. 8, at 2 p.m.
• Macy’s State Street in Chicago will have special guest Oscar nominee Matthew Cherry on Thursday, Feb. 20, at 6 p.m.
• Macy’s Herald Square in New York City will host comedian Phoebe Robinson and activist Marley Dias on Thursday, Feb. 20, at 6 p.m.
• Macy’s Union Square in San Francisco will have NFL Hall of Famer Jerry Rice on Saturday, Feb. 22 at 2 p.m.
• Macy’s Lenox Square in Atlanta will host a demonstration and celebration of the diversity of black hair by celebrity hairstylist Kim Kimble on Saturday, Feb. 22 at 2 p.m.