Join @Macys and @EriqLaSalle23 in celebrating the life and legacy of photographer #GordonParks Sat at Lennox

cincomom February 12, 2013 Comments Off

He’s the man known for his iconic images that captured the essence of urban life during a time where his skin color captured more attention than his pictures at times. But Gordon Parks’ striking, groundbreaking photos eventually made everyone take notice. From his photographic essays for Life magazines to his legendary American Gothic painting, Parks is remembered for photography, film making, music composition, and writing. He also is known for his activism and campaigning for civil rights. He was the first African American to work at Life magazine and the first to write, direct, and score a Hollywood film. Parks was also co-founder of Essence magazine.

Celebrate the life of Gordon Parks by viewing iconic images in the photographic art installation featuring some of his most beloved works, such as American Gothic, Washington D.C. 1942 during the month of February!

Join “In Conversation” with a collection of special guests to discuss Gordon Parks’ influence on film and the future of African-American cinema.

2/16 – Atlanta, GA

Macy’s Lenox Square

Lower Level, 2 pm

*Children’s “Design Your Own Book” event.

Level 2, 3 pm

Special Guest: actor/director Eriq La Salle

*RSVP for this event at 305-577-1818

@Macys @EriqLaSalle23 #GordonParks #MacysBHM13 #ATL

Plus, with any $50 or more purchase made during the event, receive a commemorative Gordon Parks’ journal. (Select cities will also receive a copy of Eriq La Salle’s new book, Laws of Depravity).

Additionally, from February 1st through February 28th, visit macys.com/celebrate to enter for a chance to win a trip for two to The American Black Film Festival in Miami, courtesy of American Airlines, a $1000 Macy’s shopping spree and Gordon Parks: Collected Works, a five-volume set of his photography.

About The Gordon Parks Foundation

The Gordon Parks Foundation permanently preserves the work of Gordon Parks, makes it available to the public and supports artistic and educational activities. The Foundation is a division of the Meserve-Kunhardt Foundation. For more information visit gordonparksfoundation.org.

Here are other dates in various cities:

2/7 – New York, NY

Macy’s Herald Square

Level 9, 6 pm

Special Guests: actors Malik Yoba, Omari Hardwick & Malinda Williams

*RSVP for this event at macyshsqbhm.eventbrite.com

2/9 – Los Angeles, CA

Macy’s Baldwin Hills

Level 3, 5 pm

Special Guests: actor/director Eriq La Salle & ABFF CEO & Founder Jeff Friday

*RSVP for this event at 877-884-3751

2/9 – Concord, CA

Macy’s Sun Valley Mall

Level 1, Juniors, 2 pm

Soul Jam style dance party

2/9 – Detroit, MI

Macy’s Northland Center

Level 2, 2 pm

Special Guest: actress Malinda Williams

2/13 – Philadelphia, PA

Macy’s Center City

Grand Court, 5:30 pm

Special Guest: actor Malik Yoba

*RSVP for this event at www.macyscentercitybhm.eventbrite.com

2/14 – Chicago, IL

Macy’s on State Street

Level 7, 5:30 pm

Special Guest: actor Lamman Rucker

* RSVP for this event at 800-329-8667

2/16 – Chicago, IL

Macy’s State Street

*Kids’ Department, Level 5, 2pm

Children’s “Design Your Own Book” event

*Impulse Department, Level 3

Soul Jam style dance party

*RSVP for these events at 800-329-8667

2/16 – Brooklyn, NY

Macy’s Downtown Brooklyn

Event begins at 12pm

*Kids’ Department, Level 4 at 12 pm for a children’s “Design Your Own Book” event

*Young Ment’s, Level 1 at 2 pm for a Soul Jam style dance party

*Men’s Store, Mezzanine at 4 pm for a spirited discussion on Gordon Parks

*RSVP for these events at macysbrooklynbhm.eventbrite.com

2/16 – Miami, FL

Macy’s Aventura, Home & Fashion Stores

Home Store, Level 3, 2 pm

Special Guests: actor Lamman Rucker, MiamiNow TV Exec. Producer/Host Michelle Madison, Historian & Founder of Black Archives Dr. Dorothy Jenkins Fields, & Local 10 anchor Neki Mohan.

Fashion Store, Level 2, 3:30 pm
Soul Jam style dance party

*RSVP for this event at 305-682-3393

2/21 – Washington, DC

Macy’s Metro Center

Lower Level Furniture Gallery, 5:30 pm

Special Guests: actors Malik Yoba & Lamman Rucker

*RSVP for this event at macysmetrocenterbhm.eventbrite.com

2/21 – Pittsburgh, PA

Macy’s Downtown Pittsburgh

Main Floor, 5 pm

Special Guest: actors Terrell Tilford, Malinda Williams & Joseph Lewis

*RSVP for this event at 888-622-9769

2/21 – San Francisco, CA

Macy’s Union Square

Level 3, 6 pm

Special Guests: actor/director Eriq La Salle and Boris Kodjoe

*Go to macys.com/celebrate for more details

2/21 – Houston, TX

Macy’s Galleria at Hidalgo

Level 2, 6:30 pm

* RSVP for this event at 877-884-3751

2/23 – Bowie, MD

Macy’s Bowie Town Center, 2pm

* This event features a children’s “Design Your Own Book” event and a Soul Jam style dance party.

2/23 – Cincinnati, OH

Macy’s Kenwood Towne Centre

Lower Level, 2 pm

*Will feature a children’s “Design Your Own Book” event only!

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