Yes, the pain is real—but so is your power. In a time of shutdowns, injustice, and uncertainty, LaDawn Sullivan calls on us to stay grounded, organize locally, and invest in the communities that sustain us.

Five years after the Crown Act became law, we celebrate hair freedom while confronting economic instability. Black women face job losses that threaten livelihoods, but resilience endures. BRIC Fund invests in Black-led nonprofits to protect communities, ensuring our crowns remain sustainable—not just symbolic.