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Celebrating the 2024 Graduates of the Executive Directors of Color Institute

LaDawn Sullivan

Dec 92 min read

Celebrating the 2024 Graduates of the Executive Directors of Color Institute

EDCI strengthens the leadership pipeline of leaders of color. Congratulations to the Class of 2024! The 2025 program opens in January.

Turning Challenges into aTransformative Journey

LaDawn Sullivan

Nov 152 min read

Turning Challenges into aTransformative Journey

In times when fear and division are being stoked, we stand firm in our belief that resilience, unity, and justice will guide us forward.

70 Years After Brown v. Board of Education: Reflecting on Irving P. Andrews' Legacy and the Ongoing Fight for Educational Equity in America

Leah Andrews-Willis

Sep 254 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

Reinforcing the Cornerstones of Black Philanthropy BRIC by BRIC

LaDawn Sullivan

Sep 43 min read

Reinforcing the Cornerstones of Black Philanthropy BRIC by BRIC

August is Black Philanthropy Month. As we kick off this significant month, I reflect on the stories of resilience and generosity within our

Black Resilience in Colorado

Jul 194 min read

A Conversation With Dr. Johnny Johnson

Dr. Johnny Johnson is a distinguished Black OBGYN and prominent community leader known for his dedication to improving maternal health and a

Black Resilience in Colorado

Mar 61 min read

9News Black Community Roundtable

Denver's most prominent Black voices give their opinions on local news coverage of the Black community.

The Gift of Compassion – Creating a Family Legacy of Giving

Michelle Adams

Oct 25, 20235 min read

The Gift of Compassion – Creating a Family Legacy of Giving

Michelle Adams, an estate planning attorney discusses the valuable gift of compassion and the steps to build a family legacy of giving.

Searching for "Public" in Public Education

Antwan Jefferson

Sep 28, 20235 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...

Two Major Grants Awarded as BRIC Marks its Third Year

Black Resilience in Colorado

Sep 2, 20232 min read

Two Major Grants Awarded as BRIC Marks its Third Year

Photo by Joanne Davidson Special to Colorado Politics DENVER, CO (August 30, 2023) – The Black Resilience Fund in Colorado Fund marked...

BRIC Fund Op-Ed: Black Philanthropy Month Marks a Legacy of Generosity – By LaDawn Sullivan

Black Resilience in Colorado

Aug 27, 20231 min read

BRIC Fund Op-Ed: Black Philanthropy Month Marks a Legacy of Generosity – By LaDawn Sullivan

Throughout the month of August, we celebrate Black Philanthropy Month. This is a time when the community celebrates the richness and...

Impact of Black Arts on Mainstream Culture

Black Resilience in Colorado

Jul 27, 20234 min read

Impact of Black Arts on Mainstream Culture

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

Jul 5, 20231 min read

Black Resilience in Colorado gives $650K to black-led & serving nonprofits

BRIC Executive Director, LaDawn Sullivan, had the pleasure to speak with Denver7 about gifting $650K in grants to 49 Black-led and...

Black Resilience in Colorado

Jun 16, 20233 min read

Black Resilience in Colorado Fund Celebrates Third Anniversary by Gifting $650,000 in Grants

The organization has awarded over $3.5 million to nearly 230 nonprofits since 2020 DENVER, CO (June 14, 2023) – The Black Resilience in...

Black Resilience in Colorado

Jun 9, 20235 min read

BRIC Builder Spotlight: Felicia Griffin

Felicia Griffin is a racial and social justice leader deeply committed to reducing disparities within communities of color by working to...

Black Resilience in Colorado

Jun 2, 20232 min read

Three Years and Growing

June is a significant month for the Black Resilience in Colorado (BRIC) Fund, as we annually celebrate our anniversary and Juneteenth....

Black Resilience in Colorado

May 25, 20233 min read

Nine Minutes and 29 Seconds

Mural Artist: Justcreatedit It’s been three years to the day that the murder of a man over a disputed counterfeit $20 dollar bill caused...

THE BRIC LIST: 10 Ways to Respect Diversity in the Workplace

Black Resilience in Colorado

Apr 16, 20231 min read

THE BRIC LIST: 10 Ways to Respect Diversity in the Workplace

A diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce is vital to the success of any organization.

LaDawn Sullivan

Dec 23, 20222 min read

A Holiday Message from The BRIC Fund!

As 2022 comes to a close, I intentionally set aside time to reflect on the BRIC Fund – our community, our work, and our impact. Immediately

Darryl Lester

Oct 28, 20228 min read

Darryl Lester - Q & A

Darryl Lester is the Founder/Principal of The Institute for Building Communities by Design which seeks to build communities, not out of...

Oct 13, 20224 min read

BRONCOS ANNOUNCE $35,000 DONATION TO BRIC THROUGH CLUB’S SOCIAL JUSTICE FUND

Please read the following press release from the Denver Broncos: BRONCOS ANNOUNCE $200,000-PLUS DONATION TO PLAYER-DESIGNATED...

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