KMart Celebrates Black
History Month Through
KMart Share The Word Event Series
In-Store Programs and Celebrity-Hosted Activities to Commemorate
Inventions by African Americans
Hoffman Estates, IL (BlackNews.com) - As part of our
continuing commitment to diversity and the communities where we work and
live, and in celebration of Black History Month, Kmart will host
Kmart Share the Word, a series of in-store events and activities
to pay tribute to African- American inventors. The events will highlight
contributions to our everyday lives such as the mailbox and the dustpan.
Kmart also will host celebrity workshops that cover a variety of topics,
from fashion, beauty, health and fitness, to education, motivation,
music and entertainment.
"Diversity is a business priority and is woven into the fabric of who
we are," said Don Germano, senior vice president and general manager of
Kmart retail. "Kmart's long-standing commitment to diversity is a
natural extension of our core beliefs. As our nation celebrates Black
History Month, we are proud to honor and pay tribute to the
extraordinary contributions of African Americans, past and present."
As part of the in-store celebrations, customers will have the
opportunity to meet and greet celebrities such as Dr. Ian Smith,
medical/diet expert on VH1's highly rated "Celebrity Fit Club" and host
of "Meet the Faith" on BET; Laurie Ann Gibson, Hip Hop choreographer for
MTV's "Making the Band"; Misa Hylton, Hip Hop Stylist to the "Stars"; Ke
Ke Palmer, actress/singer and star of "Akeelah the Bee"; Dr. Randall
Pinkett, entrepreneur and winner of NBC's "The Apprentice 4"; Singer
Songwriter Kelly Price; and former NFL Player and ESPN analyst Marcellus
Wiley.
Kmart's supporting partners Procter & Gamble, Glory Foods, Inc.,
Atlantic Records, WCKD, and Colgate Palmolive will be on-site to offer
gifts and free samplings.
Through a variety of events including fashion shows, in-store
giveaways, radio remotes, health screenings, mini workout boot camps,
and live performances, Kmart will inspire, educate and promote the
legacy and heritage of African Americans.
The Kmart Share the Word series will take place every Saturday
in February (2, 9, 16 and 23) from noon to 4:00 pm at select Kmart
stores in four cities - Chicago, Miami, Los Angeles and Philadelphia.
For store locations and more information on the Kmart Share the Word
celebration, visit
www.kmart.com/blackhistorymonth
About Kmart
Kmart, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ:
SHLD), is a mass merchandising company that offers customers quality
products through a portfolio of exclusive brands that include Jaclyn
Smith, Joe Boxer, Martha Stewart Everyday and Route 66. For more
information visit the company's website at
www.kmart.com or the Sears Holdings Corporation website at
www.searsholdings.com
