2025 Fifteen Percent Pledge Gala raises $3M for Black-owned businesses amid political challenges.

The 2025 Fifteen Percent Pledge Gala, held at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles, raised $3 million for Black-owned businesses, aiming to shift 15% of retail purchasing power to these enterprises. Founded by Aurora James, the Pledge supports economic justice and racial equity. Despite political challenges to diversity and inclusion efforts, the gala celebrated Black excellence with celebrity attendees and fundraising for businesses affected by recent wildfires.

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