As the rollback and termination of diversity and inclusion initiatives continue, the fourth annual Fifteen Percent Pledge Gala successfully raised $3 million on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025, to support black-owned businesses.

The widely popular gala hosted by the organization, proudly and traditionally uplifts Black businesses; this year, it’s no different.

The Fifteen Percent Pledge held its fourth annual gala on Saturday (Feb. 1) at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles. Hosted by Yvonne Orji, the organization gave out over $400,000 in grants to Black businesses and their founders— $50,000 for the Altadena Honoree Grant; $100,000 for the Sephora Beauty Grant, and $250,000 for the Achievement Award.

Kim Kardashian was spotted at the Fifteen Percent Pledge gala, which supports Black-owned businesses, after her controversial Melania Trump post.

To attend the momentous evening stars, stylists, and creatives including Kelly Rowland, June Ambrose, and more donned excellent ensembles.

Of course, the fabulous fashion of the night deserves its own spotlight too. Below, Here, all the best red carpet looks from the 2025 Fifteen Percent Pledge Gala.

Ciara, Kim Kardashian, Kelly Rowland, Jesse Williams, Law Roach, Issa Rae, Amy Sherald and Mickalene Thomas were among the starry crowd lending support to the organization as political attacks on DEI rise.