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BRIC BY BRIC: Celebrating 5 Years of Resilience, Creativity and Wellness
The BRIC Fund is celebrating five years of resilience, creativity, and wellness in Colorado. Join us Nov. 1 at the Westin Denver Downtown for an unforgettable anniversary event featuring Anthony Anderson, Dallas Jackson, and a vision for the future.
Niambi Nicholes
Sep 291 min read


Participate in Black Giving Day with BRIC Fund
BRIC helps black-led and black-serving nonprofits sustain their growth and invest in their future.

Black Resilience in Colorado
Sep 21 min read


Reimagined Leadership: Centering the Community & Sharing Power
As we celebrate Black Philanthropy Month 2025, The Acumen’s final issue features a powerful conversation with LaDawn Sullivan, Executive Director of the Black Resilience in Colorado (BRIC) Fund. With over 30 years of experience in philanthropy and community leadership, Sullivan shares her journey, the founding of the BRIC Fund, and her bold vision for equitable giving and transformative Black leadership.

DR. ANGELIC COLE
Aug 41 min read


What Can Your $5 Do?
This Black Philanthropy Month, discover how small acts of giving—just $5—can create lasting change. LaDawn Sullivan shares the story behind the BRIC Fund and how community-rooted generosity builds Black resilience in Colorado and beyond.

LaDawn Sullivan
Aug 11 min read


Black Resilience in Colorado continues to support nonprofits as organization marks 5 years since its inception
The countdown to Juneteeth is on, and Denver7 is highlighting one Colorado nonprofit focused on supporting and making sure the Black community has what it needs to thrive in the nonprofit space.
Denver7 | Your Voice
Jun 61 min read


How community leaders are preserving the Five Points history amid new development
Five Points, a historic neighborhood in Denver with a rich history, is also going through some major transformation.
Denver7 | Your Voice
May 191 min read


Celebrating the 2024 Graduates of the Executive Directors of Color Institute
EDCI strengthens the leadership pipeline of leaders of color. Congratulations to the Class of 2024! The 2025 program opens in January.

LaDawn Sullivan
Dec 9, 20242 min read


Black Resilience in Colorado (BRIC) Fund unveiling new art piece for Black Philanthropy Month
Black Resilience in Colorado (BRIC) Fund unveiling new art piece today during the Art & Activism event celebrating Black Philanthropy Month.

Black Resilience in Colorado
Aug 7, 20241 min read


Countdown to Black Philanthropy Month: Celebrating Generosity in Black Communities
As we countdown to Black Philanthropy Month, an August celebration deeply rooted in Black communities' giving traditions and heritage, we re

Black Resilience in Colorado
Jul 22, 20241 min read


Boss Generation helping Black women build wealth
BRIC raises money for organizations like Boss Generation helping Black women build wealth.

Black Resilience in Colorado
Jul 9, 20241 min read


BRIC helps Black-led & Black-serving nonprofits
BRIC helps Black-led & Black-serving nonprofits

Black Resilience in Colorado
Jul 8, 20241 min read


Black Resilience in Colorado Fund Grants $650,000 to 67 Black-Led and Serving Nonprofits to Build Community Impact
The Black Resilience in Colorado Fund announced the award of $650,000 in grants to 67 Black-led and Black-serving nonprofits in Colorado.

Black Resilience in Colorado
Jun 25, 20243 min read


A Conversation With Gary Chambers
BRIC spoke with Gary Chambers Jr. to discuss his time in the Mile High City, the state of politics today, and his political future.

Black Resilience in Colorado
Apr 26, 20243 min read


9News Black Community Roundtable
Denver's most prominent Black voices give their opinions on local news coverage of the Black community.

Black Resilience in Colorado
Mar 6, 20241 min read


Learn about Black Resilience in Colorado, BRIC
Learn about BRIC and The BRIC Loan Fund.

Black Resilience in Colorado
Feb 28, 20241 min read


Two Major Grants Awarded as BRIC Marks its Third Year
Photo by Joanne Davidson Special to Colorado Politics DENVER, CO (August 30, 2023) – The Black Resilience Fund in Colorado Fund marked...

Black Resilience in Colorado
Sep 2, 20232 min read


Black Resilience in Colorado Fund Unveils New BRIC Legacy Fund and Liberation Investment Grant
DENVER, CO (August 31, 2023) – During Black Philanthropy Month, the Black Resilience in Colorado (BRIC) Fund announced its new BRIC...

Black Resilience in Colorado
Aug 31, 20234 min read


BRIC Fund Op-Ed: Black Philanthropy Month Marks a Legacy of Generosity – By LaDawn Sullivan
Throughout the month of August, we celebrate Black Philanthropy Month. This is a time when the community celebrates the richness and...

Black Resilience in Colorado
Aug 27, 20231 min read


Black Resilience in Colorado gives $650K to black-led & serving nonprofits
BRIC Executive Director, LaDawn Sullivan, had the pleasure to speak with Denver7 about gifting $650K in grants to 49 Black-led and...

Black Resilience in Colorado
Jul 5, 20231 min read


Black Resilience in Colorado Fund Celebrates Third Anniversary by Gifting $650,000 in Grants
The organization has awarded over $3.5 million to nearly 230 nonprofits since 2020 DENVER, CO (June 14, 2023) – The Black Resilience in...

Black Resilience in Colorado
Jun 16, 20233 min read
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