Rooted. Ready. Relentless. is more than a theme—it’s how BRIC moves into 2026. Grounded in community, prepared for what’s ahead, and committed for the long haul, we’re building power and possibility together, BRIC by BRIC.

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.