Popsugar Fashion Antiracism How the 15 Percent Pledge Supports Black Owned Businesses Here's What It Really Means When a Fashion Retailer Takes the 15 Percent Pledge 16 June 2020 by Sarah Wasilak View On One Page Photo 3 of 6 ADVERTISEMENT () Start Slideshow View this post on Instagram We are announcing that Mociun is taking Aurora James’ 15% pledge. @aurorajames @15PercentPledge Their website states: “Black people in the U.S. make up nearly 15% of the population. So, we are calling on major retailers to commit to a minimum of 15% of their shelf space to Black-owned businesses.” We agree. The pledge entails a three step process for retailers: taking stock, taking ownership of our findings, and taking action. Currently, one of our makers is African and none of our makers are Black Americans — we realize this is unacceptable. We carry approximately 46 makers, and will need to onboard a minimum of seven Black vendors to deliver on the pledge. Seven isn’t a lot, it is our hope that we’ll have more. By taking this pledge, we hope to be part of the solution to ending systemic racism in America. Our buying team started reaching out to Black makers as soon as the protests began. Feel free to DM us with your favorite Black makers and artisans. Thank you Aurora, for taking us to task. We admire your work and love having you as a Brooklyn neighbor. #supportblackbusiness #15percentpledge A post shared by MOCIUN (@mociun) on Jun 12, 2020 at 4:55pm PDT Share This Link Copy ← Use Arrow Keys → 3 Mociun's 15 Percent Pledge Previous Next Start Slideshow ShoppingAntiracismAurora JamesFashion InstagramsFashion INterviewFashion NewsFashion DesignersSephora