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LaDawn Sullivan
4 days ago3 min read
Standing Strong. Moving Forward Together.
Black resilience fuels progress. Through unity, leadership, and investment, we build a future rooted in strength, history, and action.

LaDawn Sullivan
Feb 43 min read
Protect the Football: Resilience and Progress in Black Communities
Growing up, I learned how much discipline, strategy, and hard work go into not just winning games but protecting what matters most.

Javon Brame
Jan 102 min read
Kicking off the New Year with Intention and Purpose
Celebrating 5 years of BRIC Fund: $5M invested in Black-led nonprofits. Join us in empowering communities & building a resilient Colorado!


LaDawn Sullivan
Nov 15, 20242 min read
Turning Challenges into aTransformative Journey
In times when fear and division are being stoked, we stand firm in our belief that resilience, unity, and justice will guide us forward.


LaDawn Sullivan
Nov 5, 20242 min read
A letter to Colorado Nonprofit Leaders of Color on Election Day
On this 2024 Election Day, I wanted to reach out and acknowledge the unique challenges and opportunities we face as leaders...


James Coleman
Oct 29, 20243 min read
Honor the Past and Empower the Future by Leveraging Your Vote
As a Black man and legislator, I understand the importance of active political participation in our community.


Leah Andrews-Willis
Sep 25, 20244 min read
70 Years After Brown v. Board of Education: Reflecting on Irving P. Andrews' Legacy and the Ongoing Fight for Educational Equity in America
Seventy years ago, the landmark ruling of the Supreme Court in the Brown v. Board of Education case determined state laws

Black Resilience in Colorado
Sep 13, 20241 min read
WE Are The Ones We've Been Waiting For.
At the BRIC Fund’s Executive Directors of Color Institute (EDCI), we believe in the transformative power of diverse leadership.


LaDawn Sullivan
Sep 4, 20243 min read
Reinforcing the Cornerstones of Black Philanthropy BRIC by BRIC
August is Black Philanthropy Month. As we kick off this significant month, I reflect on the stories of resilience and generosity within our


Courtland J. Powers-Gunnells
Aug 21, 20243 min read
The Philanthropic Footprint of Black Greek-Letter Organizations By: Courtland J. Powers-Gunnells
The true spirit of philanthropy is not about giving to be seen, but about giving to inspire, uplift, and bring lasting change to communities

Black Resilience in Colorado
Jul 19, 20244 min read
A Conversation With Dr. Johnny Johnson
Dr. Johnny Johnson is a distinguished Black OBGYN and prominent community leader known for his dedication to improving maternal health and a

LaDawn Sullivan
Jun 14, 20242 min read
Juneteenth Anniversary: Upholding Promises Through Action for Racial Justice
Amidst the 2020 turmoil, on Juneteenth, a day to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States, the Black Resilience in Colorado...


LaDawn Sullivan
May 30, 20242 min read
A Night with Denver Swans Celebrating Black Excellence in the Arts
In the world of ballet, where every movement tells a story of grace, discipline, and tradition, a narrative of resilience transcends...


Marcus Weaver
Jan 23, 20244 min read
Caterpillar to a Butterfly – Turning Lessons into Leadership, An Executive Director of Color Institute Metamorphosis Story
This month, Marcus Weaver, a recent Executive Director of Color Institute graduate, shares his journey and metamorphosis into a nonprofit le


LaDawn Sullivan
Nov 21, 20233 min read
Don’t Forget the Sugar: Ingredients Make a Strong Community!
Cooking is a longtime love that was nurtured by time spent in my grandmother’s kitchen. My experience there shaped who I am today.


Michelle Adams
Oct 25, 20235 min read
The Gift of Compassion – Creating a Family Legacy of Giving
Michelle Adams, an estate planning attorney discusses the valuable gift of compassion and the steps to build a family legacy of giving.


Antwan Jefferson
Sep 28, 20235 min read
Searching for "Public" in Public Education
What does the "public" in public education mean? This question is essential when examining the impact of education practices...


Black Resilience in Colorado
Jul 27, 20234 min read
Impact of Black Arts on Mainstream Culture
The Black Resilience in Colorado (BRIC) Fund Blog features the unique voices and perspectives of people who make up the diverse fabric of...


Black Resilience in Colorado
Jun 16, 20232 min read
Juneteenth Cel-liberation Day
The Black Resilience in Colorado (BRIC) Fund Blog features the unique voices and perspectives of people who make up the diverse fabric of...


Black Resilience in Colorado
Jun 9, 20235 min read
BRIC Builder Spotlight: Felicia Griffin
Felicia Griffin is a racial and social justice leader deeply committed to reducing disparities within communities of color by working to...
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