BRAG Hosts Holiday Benefit — Awards 10 Student Scholarships & Honors Timberland with the Corporate Impact Award
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NEW YORK - Californer -- WHAT:  BRAG Holiday Benefit, Scholarship Presentations and Corporate Impact Award. BRAG, the nation's oldest organization dedicated to advancing diversity within fashion and retail, will celebrate two major milestones: awarding 10 scholarships to exceptional High School and College students pursuing careers in fashion, retail, and related industries, and honoring Timberland with the Corporate Impact Award. From participating in the BRAG Internship Program every year for five years to providing consistent financial support, Timberland has proven what corporate citizenship actually looks like. Their commitment to inclusive workplace practices, meaningful community engagement, and investment in emerging talent aligns with BRAG's mission and directly fuels opportunities for the next generation of industry leaders.

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WHO:
Nicole Cokley Dunlap, BRAG President
Cori Murray, EVP of Editorial Content, EBONY
Gautham Rao, Vice President and General Manager, Timberland
Representatives from the BRAG Board of Directors
Executives in the Fashion and Retail industry and scholarship recipients

WHEN:
Thursday, December 4, 2025 from 6-9pm

WHERE:
Ginny's Supper Club @ Red Rooster
310 Lenox Avenue
Harlem, NY

About BRAG

BRAG is a non-profit organization that works to achieve diversity in retail-related industries by preparing students, professionals, and entrepreneurs of color for executive leadership and impactful careers. For more than 50 years, BRAG has provided opportunities, guidance, and support to college students and working professionals of color via their Professional Memberships, Summer Internship Program, nationwide College Chapters and Annual Scholarship & Awards Gala. BRAG's national network serves all people of color and spans industries from fashion to retail and related industries, including e-commerce, marketing, supply chain, and consulting.