Time
3:35 PM - 4:00 PM
Session Name

The Fifteen Percent Pledge: Scaling Impact with Aurora James
Speaker: Aurora James, founder, Fifteen Percent Pledge

Description

In the wake of George Floyd’s murder in 2020, Aurora James started her work with the Fifteen Percent Pledge, a nonprofit that encourages retailers to devote 15 percent of their shelf space to Black-owned brands. Three years later, she has driven over $16 billion in annual revenue to Black-owned businesses and recently announced the launch of her Friends and Family Collective, an $850 million fund that will focus on founders of Black-owned businesses. Hear how James has helped connect big brands with Black-owned businesses and what’s in store for the next stage.

Aurora James