NEW YORK, June 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Coach today
announces its partnership with More Than A Vote, a new voting
rights organization led by LeBron
James and a coalition of Black athletes and entertainers
aimed at combating voter suppression and misinformation that
disproportionately disenfranchises communities of color.
"The foundation of democracy is the right to vote," said
Jide Zeitlin, Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer of Tapestry, Inc. and Interim CEO of the Coach
Brand. "America cannot resolve systemic racism and inequality
without ending voter suppression. We are proud to partner with More
Than A Vote and to work toward equal access to the ballot box for
every single eligible American."
Coach is committed to mobilizing the full resources of the
brand—from employees and collaborators to our network of stores—to
help amplify MTAV's mission to energize, educate and protect voters
in U.S. cities where voter suppression and misinformation are
rampant. The partnership is one step in Coach's broader commitment
to supporting nonprofits working at the forefront of addressing
racial inequality, with a focus on protecting voting rights, public
safety, and expanding education opportunities for Black and Latinx
youth.
Brought together by a shared mission to drive positive change,
Coach's partnership with More Than A Vote is grounded in the
fashion house's values of inclusion, optimism and authenticity. Its
support for the nonprofit will help connect influential figures to
people of color and further amplify a shared message of equality,
inclusivity and access to education.
"Coach is setting the pace by stepping up to the plate as a
founding partner with More Than A Vote in the fight against voter
suppression," said Addisu Demissie,
Executive Director of More Than A Vote. "Our power lies in the
strength of our collective voices. We're incredibly grateful to
have Coach's voice from day one. Their generosity will pay
dividends in our efforts to combat systematic attempts to limit
access to the ballot box and strip Black citizens and other people
of color of their constitutionally guaranteed right to vote."
About Coach
Coach is a leading design house of modern
luxury accessories and lifestyle collections, with a long-standing
reputation built on quality craftsmanship. The brand approaches
design with a modern vision, reimagining luxury for today with an
authenticity and innovation that is uniquely Coach. All over the
world, the Coach name is synonymous with effortless New York style.
Coach is a Tapestry, Inc. brand. Tapestry is publicly
listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker TPR.
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CONTACT:
Amanda Peña, Senior Director, Global PR &
Brand Communications
212 594 1850 ext. 101854 / apena@coach.com
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