Fifteen Percent Pledge Gala Raises Over $2 Million for Black-Owned Businesses

First Lady Jill Biden and Tracee Ellis Ross highlight the event's focus on economic justice and inclusivity in the fashion and beauty industries.

First Lady Jill Biden spoke at the Fifteen Percent Pledge Gala in Los Angeles, emphasizing the importance of economic justice intertwined with social justice.
The gala, aimed at supporting Black-owned businesses, awarded significant grants to Black-owned small businesses, including a $100,000 Sephora grant to Brown Girl Jane.
The event also honored actress and Pattern Beauty founder Tracee Ellis Ross with the Trailblazer Award, celebrating her contributions to inclusivity in beauty.
The Fifteen Percent Pledge Gala showcased stunning fashion, with attendees following a black-tie Black designer dress code, highlighting the talent within the Black fashion community.
The gala successfully raised over $2 million to further its mission of increasing representation of Black-owned brands in retail.