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Fifteen Percent Pledge to launch gala

During the height of the civil rights protests in 2020 demanding justice for George Floyd, the fashion industry reckoned with its issues of how it has long lacked representation for Black people. Many companies began to work toward more diversity, equity, and inclusion, actively recruiting more Black talent. In the wake of these diversity...

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Fifteen Percent Pledge launches database to connect brands and retailers

Aurora James’ 15 Percent Pledge has created a database of Black-owned brands backed by Google. The database includes more than 1200 businesses to help connect them with retailers who have signed the organization’s pledge committing to stocking at least 15 percent of their shelf space with Black-owned brands. The news was reported by Business of...