In honor of Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, the Black Resilience in Colorado Fund focuses on the importance of self-care and supporting mental health and wellness to fuel our collective ability to thrive together. This week, EDCI Alum and Full Circle Restorative Justice Executive Director Eric Lee shares a message for BIPOC nonprofit leaders—and for all of us—on reclaiming the energy and joy that sustain our purpose and power.

Every year, as fireworks light up the sky and the nation celebrates its independence, I find myself reflecting on the words of Frederick Douglass, spoken on July 5, 1852: “What, to the American slave, is your Fourth of July? I answer: a day that reveals to him, more than all other days in the year, the gross injustice and cruelty to which he is the constant victim.”

June is Soul Food Awareness Month—a time to honor the cuisine born from struggle yet seasoned with resilience, love, and legacy. In The Legacy of Soul Food and Black Resilience: A Recipe for Unity and Hope blog, LaDawn Sullivan reflects on how the meals that once sustained our ancestors now nourish generations with culture, connection, and power.

From the depths of my heart to the soul of our people-this is a love letter. Not just of admiration, but of reverence. Not just of thanks, but of promise. This is a tribute to you, the heartbeat of the Black Resilience in Colorado (BRIC) Fund, and the very foundation of the movement we are building

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.

Five Points, a historic neighborhood in Denver with a rich history, is also going through some major transformation.

Throughou history, Black women have broken barriers across all sectors, continuously shaping a future brimming with possibilities.

Black resilience fuels progress. Through unity, leadership, and investment, we build a future rooted in strength, history, and action.

Growing up, I learned how much discipline, strategy, and hard work go into not just winning games but protecting what matters most.

Celebrating 5 years of BRIC Fund: $5M invested in Black-led nonprofits. Join us in empowering communities & building a resilient Colorado!

EDCI strengthens the leadership pipeline of leaders of color. Congratulations to the Class of 2024! The 2025 program opens in January.

In times when fear and division are being stoked, we stand firm in our belief that resilience, unity, and justice will guide us forward.

On this 2024 Election Day, I wanted to reach out and acknowledge the unique challenges and opportunities we face as leaders...

As a Black man and legislator, I understand the importance of active political participation in our community.

Seventy years ago, the landmark ruling of the Supreme Court in the Brown v. Board of Education case determined state laws

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

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

Dr. Johnny Johnson is a distinguished Black OBGYN and prominent community leader known for his dedication to improving maternal health and a

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