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I am supporting Until We Do It. It is a non-profit that mobilizes to care for vulnerable populations that have been overlooked in times of crisis. They recently donated 20,000 masks to protesters in Atlanta to protect all those marching. I also support Until Freedom who are on the frontlines of the movement sacrificing their own livelihoods for justice.
Shiona Turini, Consultant, Stylist and Costume Designer
Being away from my family in Bermuda has been the hardest thing for me. I am sure many others feel this way as well, and hopefully it’s making everyone value their family time more. We get together for a Zoom dinner every Sunday night which has really become the highlight and most joyful moments of my weeks. It’s almost as beautiful as the chaotic, energetic, boisterous, loving, fun, mess as our in-person dinners. Over zoom about eight households (my parents, sister, aunts, cousins, and nephews) still have found a way to gang up on me about my attempts at cooking.
I’ve been making donations to almost every organization that comes my way, honestly. There are so many excellent causes, and even small amounts can make a big difference. Recently I’ve been volunteering weekly with the organization Watts Community Core. They distribute approx 300 bags of groceries and hot meals directly to residents in Nickerson Gardens in Watts in Los Angeles. Access to nutritious food has historically been a racial issue—Black and brown communities have often been deprived. I’ve seen first hand how important it is to support smaller organizations that are focused on fixing things directly within their own communities.
Julee Wilson, Beauty Director, Cosmopolitan
Finding joy is tricky for me right now between Covid-19, the fight for racial equality, starting a dope new job, and trying to keep my family happy and healthy. I’m honestly exhausted. But amidst all the chaos, I’ve been trying to find true moments of rest. That can look like taking a much-needed afternoon nap, taking a long bath, or watching a silly movie with my husband and son. We have to understand that mental health is just as important as physical health. Adding those very simple things in my weekly routine are helping me stay both sane and joyful. I am currently supporting The Loveland Foundation, a therapy fund for Black women and girls.
Nikki Ogunnaike, Deputy Fashion Director, GQ
I’ve been finding joy by doing a few things: running and walking outside, drinking new-to-me wines from Black-owned wineries, watching black comedies like Insecure and Yvonne Orji’s new HBO special, Mamma I Made It!, and listening to the First Corinthian Baptist Church of NYC podcast. The fight against systemic racism is long and winding, so I work to keep myself fit in mind, body, and spirit!
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