Link About It: This Week’s Picks
From a color-matching app by Pantone to the history of the fire pole and a profile of the keepers of NYC's community fridges, our round-up from the web
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NYC’s Community Fridges
An untitled collective of individuals from across NYC are maintaining a network of “community fridges”—essentially shared food banks that provide groceries to those facing food insecurity while also reducing waste. Neighbors drop …
823’s “Hopes and Dreams Club” Encourages Photographic Exploration
Monthly projects to inspire and motivate photographers of all skill levels
Ethel’s Club Offers Online “Healing and Grieving” Sessions
The social and wellness club responds to recent events and lifelong realities for Black individuals
Artist John Zabawa’s “TELEGRAMS” Project Rekindles a Cherished Form of Connection
A request for letters from strangers, fans and friends—the promise of a response
Via theinfatuation.com
Black-Owned Restaurants to Support in Los Angeles
Helmed by their LA editorial assistant Kat Hong who tapped resources including Black Book LA and EatOkra, restaurant-centric website The Infatuation published a list of Black-owned eateries in and around Los Angeles. …
Despite Postponement, Summit Continues to Service its Fellows
Discussing how the organization is supporting its Fellows from a distance
The Casa Dragones #CocktailsAtHome Virtual Competition
Cash in hand for innovative but easy-to-make recipes, as part of the brand's Bartender Community Outreach project
Beirut’s 72-Hour Online Nightlife Fundraiser, Electronic Labor Day
A citizen-led virtual party organized to raise funds for hospitality workers
Via nytimes.com
Virtual Parties Draw 100k+ Guests
Epitomizing a new type of digital togetherness, DJ sets on Instagram Live now draw hundreds of thousands of guests. After the cancellation of gigs at South by Southwest and Coachella, LA-based D-Nice …