Congresswoman Waters Attends Ebony, Macy’s Salute to Eunice Johnson

Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) joined designers and other guests last week at the Beverly Center Macy's to pay tribute to fashion icon Eunice W. Johnson. The ‘For the Love of Color' event was an opportunity to pay homage to the life and legacy of Mrs. Johnson, who passed away last year, and to showcase some of her designs that were used in the famous Ebony Fashion Fair shows and loved by millions around the world.

"I was so pleased I got to be in Los Angeles for this special event to honor the visionary work and style of Eunice Johnson. I've been a fan of hers for years," said Congresswoman Waters. "It's especially fitting that Ebony – which she and her husband John founded and built into a cultural institution for our community via the Johnson Publishing Company – and Macy's have come together to put on this fantastic show and honor her during African American history month. I'd like to personally congratulate Desiree Rodgers, the new head of Johnson Publishing, for executing such a wonderful event."

"The Fashion Fair shows have not been just for fun: they have raised tens of millions of dollars for hospitals and other charities over a half century. Eunice left behind a legacy of philanthropy and compassion in addition to her considerable achievements to fashion.

"I thank Macy's, Ebony, and the Johnson Publishing Company for making today a possibility. We miss Eunice dearly, but remember her fondly, especially during this event."

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