7 Days of Giving

Saturn's Return is an astrological event that occurs every 27 to 29.5 years when the planet Saturn returns to the position and degree that it was at when you were born and is mainly associated with letting go of things that no longer serve you.

As I celebrate 30 years around the Sun, I'd like to dedicate this year's "7 Days of Giving" to organizations that are working to eradicate the taboos, stigmas, and cultural beliefs that no longer serve us and hold Black and African people back from their fullest potential.

This year, there is no maximum or minimum donation amount; my only ask is that you look into the organizations I have listed below and consider giving to one, two, or all of them within the first 7 days of August 2022.

If none of these organizations resonate with you, feel free to donate to one of your choosing.

Thank you in advance for participating in my philanthropic experiment ❤️

Therapy for black girls

The mission of Therapy for Black Girls is to sustain and grow an engaged community centered on the mental health needs of Black women and girls. We perform this mission by creating resources, content, and experiences designed to present information in a way that feels relevant and accessible.

City blossoms

City Blossoms is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that cultivates the well-being of our communities through creative kid-driven gardens. Since 2008, City Blossoms has designed, developed, collaborated on, and provided programming or training for over 100 projects throughout Washington, DC, and nationwide. We work with Black, Latino, and children of immigrant backgrounds, ages 2-19. City Blossoms programming is centered in neighborhoods where children and youth may not otherwise have access to safe, community-led green space.

Zana Africa Foundation

ZanaAfrica addresses these challenges by equipping adolescent girls in Kenya with the tools they need to safely navigate puberty and unlock their potential. These tools include sanitary pads and rights-based reproductive health education, delivered in the form of social and behavior change content (SBCC) through comics and magazines delivered to both girls and boys through schools and community organizations. ZanaAfrica is also the African partner for CORA Life sanitary products

black women’s health initiative

BWHI is the first and only national non-profit solely dedicated to achieving health equity for Black women in America. Founded in 1983 by Byllye Y. Avery as the National Black Women’s Health Project at a conference on the campus of Spelman College, BWHI has evolved into a nationally recognized organization leading health policy, education, research, knowledge and leadership development and communications designed to improve the healthy outcomes of Black women.

Black fem, INC.

At BlackFem, we are unafraid of abandoning what is known for what is right. That’s why we are on the ground, partnering with the nation’s most forward-thinking governmental bodies and activists to reimagine wealth-building opportunities for Black women. And we do this by addressing key areas of influence – cultural institutions, education systems, policymaking, and families. With a holistic, research-backed approach to healing financial trauma, we can nurture more lives and maximize impact for the long term.

OUTDOOR AFRO

Outdoor Afro celebrates and inspires Black connections and leadership in nature. The network also connects Black people with our lands, water, and wildlife through outdoor education, recreation, and conservation. Some examples of Outdoor Afro’s year-round activities range from fishing, hiking, biking, kayaking, gardening, skiing, and more! Contributing to our not-for-profit organization helps us continue to change the narrative of who can recreate the outdoors, and strengthen our relationships with the land, water, and wildlife