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This Fourth of July, Freedom Must Be for All of Us
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.”

LaDawn Sullivan
6 hours ago2 min read


The Legacy of Soul Food and Black Resilience: A Recipe for Unity and Hope
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.

LaDawn Sullivan
Jun 253 min read


BRIC, Juneteenth, and the Unshakable Will to Thrive
Five years ago—on Juneteenth 2020—the Black Resilience in Colorado (BRIC) Fund was born out of heartbreak and hope. We rose from the ashes of George Floyd’s murder and centuries of injustice with a singular purpose: to fuel Black-led change by resourcing the brilliance, leadership, and resilience that already existed in our communities.

LaDawn Sullivan
Jun 123 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...

LaDawn Sullivan
Nov 5, 20242 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.

James Coleman
Oct 30, 20243 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

Leah Andrews-Willis
Sep 26, 20244 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 16, 20232 min read


"Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?" Martin Luther King.
That critical question has remained top of mind for LaDawn Sullivan during her more than two decades of community-centered work with The Den

LaDawn Sullivan
Jan 12, 20234 min read


Liberation For Us, By Us
Juneteenth is a federal and state holiday and still I am still seeking liberation.
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Oct 13, 20222 min read
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