Iman is honored by Rosario Dawson, Joan Smalls at star-studded event to support Black businesses
dailymail.co.ukRosario Dawson, Joan Smalls and honoreeIman joined some of New York's brightest stars at a gala to help raise support for Black business owners on Saturday night.The Fifteen Percent Pledge Benefit Gala took place at the beautiful New York Public Library.And Just Like That actress Nicola Ari Parker hosted the event for the non-profit organization which was founded in June 2020 with the goal of narrowing the racial wealth gap.
Star-studded: Iman, Joan Smalls and Rosario Dawsonjoined some of New York's brightest stars at a gala to help raise support for Black business owners on Saturday nightThe group's name is based on the premise that Black people make up 15 percent of the population, so they're asking businesses to donate 15 percent of their shelf space to Black owned brands.
So far, 28 companies, includingSephora,Banana Republic and Next Model Management, have come aboard as partners of the organization, which has generated almost $10 billion in revenue for Black business owners.Supermodel Iman was honored as an Industry Pioneer for helping break through the glass ceiling for women of color.
Still super: The fashion icon looked younger than her 66-years is a stunning animal print inspired gown, complete with matching gloves A true pioneer: Iman was honored with the inaugural Industry Pioneer award for her efforts to break through the glass ceiling for women of color Sleek: Her long dark bob was styled straight and she wore minimal jewelryIn 1994 the Somali beauty founded her own line of cosmetics focusing on difficult to find shades for women.
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