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BRIC x ULC: Shared Purpose, Power, and Place
The partnership between BRIC and Urban Land Conservancy is more than collaboration—it’s shared purpose. Together, they’re reimagining capital as a tool for equity, building lasting opportunities for Black communities in Colorado. From innovative loan funds to land stewardship, this work centers justice, resilience, and belonging.

LaDawn Sullivan
Aug 263 min read


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
Jul 32 min read


BRIC: A Love Letter To Colorado’s Black Communities
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

LaDawn Sullivan
Jun 181 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


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


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


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


Don’t Forget the Sugar: Ingredients Make a Strong Community!
Cooking is a longtime love that was nurtured by time spent in my grandmother’s kitchen. My experience there shaped who I am today.

LaDawn Sullivan
Nov 21, 20233 min read


Searching for "Public" in Public Education
What does the "public" in public education mean? This question is essential when examining the impact of education practices...

Antwan Jefferson
Sep 29, 20235 min read


A Denver fund is fighting to keep attention on racial inequities in the metro area
But in an instant and virtual world, where attention spans are short, it can be challenging to keep the level of focus ...
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Oct 13, 20221 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


BRIC Fund Gifts Nearly $500,000 in Grants to 39 Black Led and Serving Nonprofits in Metro Denver
Black Resilience in Colorado (BRIC) Fund announced that nearly $500,000 in grants have been awarded to 39 Black-led and serving nonprofits.
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Oct 13, 20223 min read


A Denver fund is fighting to keep attention on racial inequities in the metro area
But in an instant and virtual world, where attention spans are short, it can be challenging to keep the level of focus needed to close persi
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Jun 30, 20221 min read
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