Fifteen Percent Pledge Gala Raises $3M To Support Black-Owned Businesses As DEI Attacks Continue
As the rollback and termination of diversity and inclusion initiatives continue, the fourth annual Fifteen Percent Pledge Gala successfully raised $3 million on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025, to support black-owned businesses.
The 2025 Fifteen Percent Pledge Gala Was All About Black Joy, Creativity, And Excellence
The widely popular gala hosted by the organization, proudly and traditionally uplifts Black businesses; this year, it’s no different.
Fifteen Percent Pledge Gala Raises $3 Million for Black-owned Businesses
Ciara, Kim Kardashian, Kelly Rowland, Jesse Williams, Law Roach, Issa Rae, Amy Sherald and Mickalene Thomas were among the starry crowd lending support to the organization as political attacks on DEI rise.
Kim Kardashian supports Black business gala following Melania Trump controversy
Kim Kardashian was spotted at the Fifteen Percent Pledge gala, which supports Black-owned businesses, after her controversial Melania Trump post.
The Best Red Carpet Looks At The 2025 Fifteen Percent Pledge Gala
To attend the momentous evening stars, stylists, and creatives including Kelly Rowland, June Ambrose, and more donned excellent ensembles.
Lori Harvey Is Wrapped Up in Ferragamo for the 2025 Fifteen Percent Pledge Gala
Lori Harvey favored earth tones at the fourth annual Fifteen Percent Pledge Gala in Los Angeles on Saturday night. The model and entrepreneur sported a knit burnt orange Ferragamo wrap dress, accessorizing with open-toe heels. Diamond jewelry by XIV Karats completed her look.
All the Best Looks from the 2025 Fifteen Percent Pledge Gala
Of course, the fabulous fashion of the night deserves its own spotlight too. Below, Here, all the best red carpet looks from the 2025 Fifteen Percent Pledge Gala.
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Celebrity Looks From The Fifteen Percent Pledge Gala: See Keke Palmer, Kelly Rowland, Tina Knowles, & More
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Kim K & Kelly Rowland Twinned In Backless Dresses
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Kim Kardashian Shows Skin from All Angles in a Shocking Backless Balmain Gown
Kim Kardashian turned heads in a daring backless gown by Balmain while attending the Fourth Annual Fifteen Percent Pledge ...
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Ciara Complements Bold Cape Ensemble With Glossy Black Pumps at the Fifteen Percent Pledge Gala in LA
Ciara dressed up in a dramatic ensemble to attend the Fifteen Percent Pledge Gala held in Los Angeles on Feb. 1, choosing ...
Teyana Taylor Says She's 'Nervous' but 'Super Excited' About Playing Dionne Warwick in Biopic (Exclusive)
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Essence Fashion Digest: L'Enchanteur X Spanx Denim Launch, Fifteen Percent Pledge Announces LA Block Party, And More
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