by John Hope Bryant | Apr 27, 2006 | Uncategorized
The National Urban League’s "State of Black America 2004" report found that fewer than 50% of black families owned their homes compared with more than 70% of whites. According to published reports, the Ariel Mutual Funds/Charles Schwab 2003 Black...
by John Hope Bryant | Apr 27, 2006 | Bryant Traveling Man
Well, I am in Memphis, Tenn. today and tomorrow, speaking before the National Council of Black Mayors, but I did not know what was in store for me. I assumed this task and request as I do all legitimate requests for my time, when I can. I show up. Little did I...
by John Hope Bryant | Apr 27, 2006 | Bryant Quotes & Bryantisms
"You know, several years ago, I was in New York City autographing the first book that I had written. And while sitting there autographing books, a demented black woman came up. The only question I heard from her was, "Are you Martin Luther King?" And I...
by John Hope Bryant | Apr 26, 2006 | Uncategorized
…He (Ambassador Andrew Young) has said his role in civil rights has changed from marching and protesting to championing economic opportunity. Before starting GoodWorks, Young was a two-term mayor of Atlanta, congressman and United Nations ambassador. He helped...
by John Hope Bryant | Apr 26, 2006 | Uncategorized
April 25, 2006 Letter to the General Synod of the United Church of Christ The foundation stone of my ministry has always been the admonition of Jesus in Matthew 25:35, “For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, naked and you clothed...