Aurora James Wants to Redefine Luxury and Build Black Wealth

The Cut by New York Magazine

Nov 22, 202435:04Society & Culture

When Aurora James was launching her luxury shoe line, Brother Vellies, she didn’t know that she’d eventually launch a non-profit and an equity fund dedicated to supporting black-owned businesses. But after the pandemic a...

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