Here’s how some famous black people are helping in the fight against coronavirus

Rihanna

In a statement on her foundation’s website, Rihanna said her $2 million donation will go to “Direct Relief, Feeding America, Partners in Health, The World Health Organization’s COVID-19 solidarity Response Fund, the International Rescue Committee, and others”.

She also donated some safety equipment to the state of New York.

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