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Ukrainian forces are reportedly advancing in the eastern Donbas region, where Russia has focused its attention since its invasion of Ukraine in February.

Aurora James, founder of Brother Vellies and the Fifteen Percent Pledge, is fashioning the future of economic equality.

It’s been nearly a year since Aurora James, the Canadian-born creative director and founder of Brother Vellies and activist added another significant title to her resume — founder of the 15 Percent Pledge. Started in May 2020 “in direct response to the murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor” at the hands of law enforcement, James tells FASHION, the Pledge calls on major retailers to commit at least 15 percent of their shelf space to Black-owned businesses. In the intervening months...