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Fifteen Percent Pledge Receives $500K Donation From Old Navy To Advance Black Creative Entrepreneurs' Work

Old Navy has joined forces with the Fifteen Percent Pledge to support Black creative entrepreneurs. A press release states that the announcement is under the clothing company’s Project WE — an initiative that highlights T-shirts designed by diverse artists. It marks the Fifteen Percent Pledge’s first product collaboration. What’s more, Old Navy donated $500,000 to the nonprofit. As previously reported by AfroTech, the Fifteen Percent Pledge is a nonprofit that avidly supports Black-owned businesses and founders/entrepreneurs. Within the partnership, it aims “to improve visibility of Black creatives and artists who’ve been impacted by systemic racism.” “Old Navy is proud to amplify and celebrate diverse voices through our Project WE initiative in support of creating a better future for future generations,” said Sarah Holme, executive vice president of design and visual merchandising at Old Navy, according to a press release. “Through our collaboration with the Fifteen Percent Pledge...

Aug 22, 2022

Here's How Google's Bserat Ghebremicael Is Cultivating A Community For Black Employees

Through Google’s commitment of promoting inclusivity at a global scale, the Black Googler Network (BGN), an employee resource group that cultivates Black talent, is one of the efforts spawned within the company’s continual mission. BGN’s Bserat Ghebremicael leads as the group’s Head of Experience to support Black Googlers along their journeys, as well as to help with inclusion and belonging at the tech giant.

Dec 4, 2021