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...

Victoria’s Secret is looking to make a change. The renowned company — known for its focus on fashion-inspired intimates, lingerie, casual sleepwear, athleisure, body care, and beyond — has just joined other organizations focused on championing Black suppliers. According to Bloomberg, the lingerie giant has made a commitment to not only increase the amount of business they’re conducting with Black-owned firms but also promote more Black workers. Through the Fifteen Percent Pledge, they will work to gather data and pinpoint a system that aims to reach a point where at least 15 percent of its suppliers are Black-owned firms. This amount will bump the number from one percent to around two percent.