08/03/2013
In Partnership with
TIMES SQUARE SALUTES
THE “I HAVE A DREAM” SPEECH
For Immediate Release
July 31, 2013
IN HONOR of the upcoming 50th anniversary of the “I Have a Dream” speech, THE
DREAM@50 and American Eagle Outfi tters invite all New Yorkers and visitors to come to Times
Square, Broadway @ 46th Street, on Saturday, August 3, 3:00pm-7:00pm to demonstrate
solidarity for Dr. King’s vision of a more equitable society and have their own dream for a
better world videotaped and posted worldwide for the “My Dream” video series. American
Eagle Outfi tters has donated their billboards in Times Square to support the promotion from
August 3 through the anniversary on August 28.
A roving videographer will be on Broadway between 46th and 47th Street, in Duffy Square,
videotaping “My Dream” interviews with pedestrians. Selections from the interviews will be
featured on American Eagle Outfi tters and THE DREAM@50 pages and included in
the anniversary events on August 28, 2013. In addition, a compendium video of highlights from
the “My Dream” videos will be released on YouTube, August 28, 2013, with YouTube’s marketing
support.
The “My Dream” video series asks participants three questions: What is your dream for a better
world? What is wrong with the world today? What needs to happen for your dream to come
true? Everyone is invited to submitted their videos to THE DREAM@50, www.thedreamat50.
com. Participants include United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, UNESCO Director-
General Irina Bokova, John Legend, Mayor Cory Booker, Forest Whitaker, Skillet lead
singer John Cooper, Ambassador Andrew Young, and John Hope Bryant.
About THE DREAM@50
THE DREAM@50 is a tribute series produced by Richard Karz in partnership with the United
Nations (Academic Impact, DPI), UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientifi c and Cultural
Organization), YouTube, International Theatre Institute, The King Center, Global Arts Link,
Americans for the Arts, Dance/USA, National Dance Education Organization, American Alliance
for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD), National Education Association,
National Art Education Association, National Council of Teachers of English, National Council
for the Social Studies, Arts Schools Network, Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, United
Way, Dance Camera West, Dance Films Association, L.A. Live, and the Times Square Alliance.
About American Eagle Outfi tters, Inc.
American Eagle Outfi tters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO) is a leading global specialty retailer offering highquality,
on-trend clothing, accessories and personal care products at affordable prices under its
American Eagle Outfi tters® and Aerie® brands. The company operates more than 1,000 stores
in North America, and ships to 81 countries worldwide through its websites. American Eagle
Outfi tters and Aerie merchandise also is available at approximately 56 international franchise
stores in 12 countries. For more information, please visit www.ae.com.
Contact: Fabian Burrell [email protected] | 516 515 1436
www.thedreamat50.com
