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The Fifteen Percent Pledge Gala Moves to Los Angeles and Debuts Sephora Beauty Grant

The nonprofit founded by Aurora James is expanding its largest fundraising event as it aims to double down in a challenging climate for diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Designer and entrepreneur Aurora James speaks at the 2023 Fifteen Percent Pledge gala in New York.
Designer and entrepreneur Aurora James speaks at the 2023 Fifteen Percent Pledge gala in New York. (Courtesy)

For the first time, the Fifteen Percent Pledge will host its third annual fundraising gala in Los Angeles and will award a dedicated beauty grant, for $100,000, sponsored by Sephora.

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