While the coronavirus continues to take a toll on people around the world, Black celebrities are stepping up to provide basic needs and to heal some wounds.

Some artists have donated money to help families experiencing financial burdens due to layoffs. Other celebrities are filling in the gap and providing meals to children who are currently out of school due to the pandemic.

Musicians have also used their talents to provide a sense of security and reassurance during this time.

Here is how some of your favorite celebrities are helping out. 

1. Rihanna

Rihanna has stepped up and provided personal protective equipment to the state of New York as their medical staff experiences a shortage of face masks and gloves, Rolling Stone reports.

CNN reported that nearly half of the reported cases in the U.S. are in New York, subsequently putting a huge strain on hospitals.

Gov. Cuomo thanked the philanthropist and singer for her contribution on Twitter.

“We’re so appreciative of your help and that of so many others who have stepped up,” Cuomo wrote.

Rihanna also donated $5 million to various organizations through her Clara Lionel Foundation, according to Billboard.

2. Donovan Mitchell

Utah Jazz all-star Donovan Mitchell, who tested positive for the virus last week, is among the well-known names who are doing their part to help the public. In an interview with Good Morning America, Mitchell said he is partnering with Salt Lake City schools to provide meals to students during closures. 

"For parents, who may not have the money, being able to not send their schools to get food is a scary feeling for them," Mitchell said. "I wanna be able to make sure that they understand guys like myself have their backs." 

The basketball superstar said he was very uncomfortable when he got tested, but he is doing well in isolation.

"I ended up crying," he said. "But I'm glad I was able to get it done." 

Mitchell tested positive after his teammate, Rudy Gobert, also tested positive. Gobert was criticized for reportedly touching his teammates' belongings recklessly in the locker room and joking about the virus after touching reporters' microphones during a press conference. The Frenchman has since apologized for his actions. He is now donating more than $500,000 to support employees at Vivint Smart Home Arena and to assist coronavirus-related social services, according to the NBA.

Mitchell said he is staying busy in isolation by playing video games, watching highlights of himself and watching movies. 

3. LeBron James

LeBron James, who has always been known for giving back to his community, is looking out for students at his I Promise School. The Los Angeles Lakers star is keeping the family resource center open at the school to provide food and supplies during the closure. 

According to USA Today, James has been working with Michele Campbell, executive director of the LeBron James Family Foundation, to help students. 

“Having the Family Resource Center open is just huge. I was very happy that our school system allowed us to do that,” Campbell told USA Today. “They understand the importance of that for our families. We built up this trust in having that available through the time. People are closing all over, and we’re doing the opposite.”

4. Stephen and Ayesha Curry

Stephen and Ayesha Curry are also providing meals to students during school closures.

"Oakland just announced they're closing schools until April because of the COVID-19 crisis. While we support this decision, we're scared about what this means for childhood hunger in our hometown," the couple wrote on Instagram. "More than 18,000 students in Oakland rely on their school for 2+ meals each day and our foundation @eatlearnplay is making a donation to @accfb and @feedingamerica to help ensure no child has to worry about where their next meal is coming from while schools are closed. Please join us by donating to @ACCFB or a food bank near you."

The Golden State Warriors ownership, players and coaches are doing their part by pledging to donate $1 million to a disaster relief fund for Chase Center employees during the NBA hiatus, E News reports.

5. Lil Nas X

In the entertainment world, Lil Nas X extended his support through Twitter.

"Hey guys drop ur cashapp. gonna send some of u some money to go get some food then stay inside," the rapper tweeted.

6. Lecrae

Lecrae, who shared his thoughts on the virus in an opinion piece published by Blavity, has stepped up and placed portable handwashing stations around Atlanta, Georiga.

He shared in his opinion piece that as he learned more about the coronavirus, he began to think about the homeless community and their inability to bathe or wash frequently. 

The gospel artist collaborated with Love Beyond Walls to place the stations around the city.

He also released an Instagram video to remind the public to calm down, but to take caution.

"Be as sanitary as possible, practice social distancing, limit your time out-and-about," he said. "But don't freaking panic. God is in control."

7. Ciara and Russell Wilson

Just like Stephen and Ayesha Curry, Ciara and her husband, Russell Wilson, are donating meals to people in the state of Washington.

The married couple is partnering with Food Lifeline, an organization that provides meals to those in need in the state.

In a video posted to Twitter, the couple called on people to support their local food banks, too. 

"The world needs us ALL," the singer wrote.

8. Zion Williamson

Newcomer NBA player Zion Williamson pledged to donate enough money to cover the salaries for the Smoothie King Center employees after it was announced that the basketball league would be suspending all games.

Williamson, who plays for the New Orleans Pelicans, posted on Instagram that the staff at the arena "make our games possible."

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The people of New Orleans have been incredibly welcoming and supportive since I was Drafted by the Pels last June, and some of the most special people I have met are those who work at smoothie King Center. These are the folks who make our games possible, creating the perfect environment for our fans and everyone involved in the organization. Unfortunately, many of them are still recovering from long term challenges created by Katrina, and now face the economic impact of the postponement of games because of the virus. My mother has always set an example for me about being respectful for others and being grateful for what we have, and so today I am pledging to cover the salaries for all of those Smoothie King Center workers for the next 30 days. This is a small way for me to express my support and appreciation for these wonderful people who have been so great to me and my teammates and hopefully we can all join together to relieve some of the stress and hardship caused by this national health crisis. This is an incredibly resilient city full of some of the most resilient people, but sometimes providing a little extra assistance can make things a little easier for the community.

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"These are the folks who make our games possible, creating the perfect environment for our fans and everyone involved in the organization," Williams wrote.

"Unfortunately, many of them are still recovering from long term challenges created by Katrina, and now face the economic impact of the postponement of games because of the virus," he added.

9. Tyler Perry

Tyler Perry got generous with his money when he decided to pay for the groceries of hundreds of customers in Georgia. The prominent film director and actor said realizing the impact the virus has had on the Black community influenced his decision to pay it forward in a big way.

"What I'm hoping is that by paying for the groceries for these people who are just like my mother, my aunt, come from where I come from, so I'm hoping that other people will join in," Perry said during an interview with Gayle King on CBS This Morning.

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