This Colorado Gives season, LaDawn Sullivan calls on us to go beyond donations and double down on investing in Black-led nonprofits and community power across Colorado. Because when we invest in us, everybody wins.

In moments of crisis, urgency brings people together — but when the attention fades, Black and marginalized communities are too often left carrying the weight alone. In this essay, LaDawn Sullivan reflects on the cycles of urgency and why lasting change requires consistency, not just compassion in times of crisis.

BRIC celebrated its fifth anniversary with a powerful luncheon featuring Anthony Anderson and filmmaker Dallas Jackson. Together with community leaders, they shared messages of manifestation, resilience, and Black-led change—honoring BRIC’s $6 million impact and inspiring a bold path forward for Colorado’s Black communities.

Courage is the currency we inherit—and what we invest in future generations. Discover how the BRIC Fund transforms courage into resources, resilience, and real power for Black communities across Colorado.

The BRIC Fund honors the legacy of Civil Rights leaders by empowering Black-led organizations in Colorado, championing leadership, equity, and liberation.