The Black Resilience in Colorado (BRIC) Fund is turning five; like any milestone birthday worth celebrating, we’re showing up with laughter, storytelling, and a vision bold enough to fuel the next five – and beyond. On Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Westin Denver Downtown (1672 Lawrence Street, Denver). We are inviting the community, family, and friends to gather for an unforgettable afternoon of inspiration.
BRIC never does ordinary and this event is no exception. The powerhouse lineup will be award-winning actor and comedian Anthony Anderson alongside Denver’s own celebrated filmmaker, producer, and proud East High School graduate, Dallas Jackson. Together, they’ll bring authenticity, truth, and humor to a stage that centers the very cornerstones of BRIC’s work – resilience, creativity, and wellness.
In 2020, the BRIC Fund was born out of a vision to invest in Black-led and Black-serving nonprofits and affirm the solutions our communities have always carried. Fast forward five years: BRIC has invested more than $5 million in more than 400 organizations across Colorado — tackling housing, education, health, economic justice, and cultural preservation.
“This milestone celebrates the power within our community to create change,” explained LaDawn Sullivan, executive director of the BRIC Fund. “It’s a reminder that when we invest in ourselves, we create lasting impact for generations to come.”
Anthony Anderson has spent decades telling stories that make us laugh, cry, and see ourselves reflected with honesty. Offscreen, his advocacy is just as impactful. Through the Anthony Anderson Family Foundation, he champions health, education, and youth empowerment — building on his openness about his personal health journey to sparking urgent conversations about disparities in the Black community. Anthony embodies BRIC’s belief that wellness is collective, not individual.
Born and raised in Denver, Dallas Jackson has carved out a career in Hollywood, collaborating with industry icons while staying deeply rooted in community. From creating opportunities for youth to understand the power of telling their own stories to mentoring college students at his alma mater, Howard University, to serving homeless families, Dallas brings his creativity home with a passion for lifting up the next generation.
“By giving back, we not only honor the struggles and triumphs of those who came before us but also contribute to a supportive environment that nurtures the next generation,” said Jackson.
This celebration isn’t just about looking back. It’s a call to action. A reminder that when we pool our time, talent, treasure, testimony, and ties, we are not just building a fund, we are building a future.
BRIC by BRIC, we are rewriting the story for Colorado’s Black communities.
So don’t miss this moment. Bring your joy, your laughter, your vision, and your voice to this anniversary celebration. Let’s honor what we’ve built together, and dream about what comes next.
Editor’s note: For more information about the BRIC Fund, visit bricfund.org. To RSVP for tickets, purchase a table, or explore sponsorship opportunities at spotlightcolorado.org.
