Aurora James
Occupation: Fashion designer, activist
Claim To Fame: Aurora is the founder of cult-favorite fashion label Brother Vellies and, in 2020, launched the 15 Percent Pledge, an initiative to urge retailers to commit 15 percent of their shelf-space to Black-owned businesses.
Must Love: Speaking up for social and economic justice
Fun Fact: She designed Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's now-infamous Met Gala gown.
[Photo via @aurorajames]