by John Hope Bryant | Jan 13, 2008 | Uncategorized
This evening I had the distinct honor of giving the keynote address for the 40th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. dinner in Chicago, IL. before a capacity crowd of over 1,000 at the Chicago Hilton. This was a particularly special evening for me, as Dr. King is of...
by John Hope Bryant | Jan 13, 2008 | Global Dignity
In 2008 and beyond black America needs a new set of life affirming values to accompany a new set of life affirming actions, and at the core of this revolution of outlook should be a laser-like focus on: * Rebuilding our families and raising our children. *...
by John Hope Bryant | Jan 12, 2008 | Uncategorized
The Freedman’s Savings and Trust Company, commonly known as the Freedman’s Bank, was chartered by Congress in March 1865 to be a repository for the personal savings of freed slaves. The bank was founded by a group of white men whose intention, as Frederick Douglass...
by John Hope Bryant | Jan 12, 2008 | Bryant Quotes & Bryantisms
"With silver rights we don’t want to tour the Federal Reserve we want to tap the Federal Reserve. It is not about cutting up a poverty pie, but creating more empowerment pie for all." John Hope Bryant
by John Hope Bryant | Jan 12, 2008 | Global Dignity
You know, I wrote this for January, 2007, but find that with very little editing, it is just as aplicable for 2008. And so, here you go… 1. Learn to love ourselves. 2. Raise our children. 3. Practice "No" love. In other words, there is a lot of love in...
