Promise Homes Secures $200 Million Debt Facility in December, 2021. One of the Largest for any Black Business.
As featured in Black Enterprise. After a lot of hard work, building The Promise Homes Company from a bold vision but a modest start up, started and run literally out of my and my then managing directors spare bedroom in June of 2017, the company is now positioned for...
When Giving is Getting. My Birthday, 2022.
Today, February 6, 2022, is my birthday. Honored to have circled the sun one more time, and lived life to the fullest while doing it. Giving, hopefully, at least as much as I took, along the way. Traditionally the individual celebrating their birthday receives gifts...
LIVE: CNBC’s “Last Call”, 7:25 PM ET
Join me tonight on CNBC's "Last Call" for an invigorating discussion on current financial events, the state of the economy, and how it affects the everyday American. Tune in at 7:25 PM ET and join us for the live discussion. Be sure to sign up with Operation HOPE at...
Who Was Responsible for the Collapse of Silicon Valley Bank?
John Hope Bryant, Anthony Scaramucci of SkyBridge Capital, and Vanity Fair contributing editor Bethany McClean joined CNBC’s Brian Sullivan and ‘Last Call’ to discuss who was responsible for the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank. Chairman Bryant shared that the blame is...
A statement on partner banks $30B pledge to First Republic
We are proud of the eight Operation HOPE partners - JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Truist, U.S. Bank, PNC, Citigroup - which are placing deposits in First Republic Bank, another of our key partners. Our Chairman and CEO, John Hope Bryant, served as...
John Hope Bryant Honored at the Georgia State Capitol
Legislators Honor HOPE’s Thirty Year Commitment to Empowering Underserved Communities Through Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurship ATLANTA— On Thursday, March 16, Operation HOPE’s Founder, Chairman and CEO, John Hope Bryant was presented a Resolution in the House...
TONIGHT: John Hope Bryant on CNBC’s “Last Call”, 7 pm ET
Join me tonight at 7 pm ET on CNBC's "Last Call" as I weigh in on the current state of the economy. Listen in and join the conversation on my Twitter at @johnhopebryant. If you want to get ahead of the game and get on good financial footing, visit OperationHOPE.org...
Congratulations on One Year! The 11th Hour with Stephanie Ruhle.
I was honored to join NBC, CNBC and MSNBC leadership and some of Stephanie Ruhle’s circle of support in Manhattan last night as she and they celebrated her one year anniversary of and for the 11th Hour on MSNBC. Notable amongst notable attendees was my friend Rashida...
Celebrating Our Hero, Ambassador Andrew Young
This week is very special because it's the week we celebrate the 91st birthday of a truly remarkable human being, my dear friend and mentor, Ambassador Andrew Young. Words cannot adequately express my admiration and gratitude for this great man, who has...
A Look at Biden’s $7 Trillion Budget
The White House introduced their budget for congressional approve this week and there's a lot in it to dissect. I recently joined CNBC's Brian Sullivan on the new show "Last Call" alongside New York Post business reporter Lydia Moynihan and Mick Mulvaney, former OMB...
This Historic City Can Be Revived with Hope and a Business Plan
This past Sunday I spent time with Dr. Ben Chavis, one of the engineers and unsung heroes of the Civil Rights Movement of the 50s and 60s. At his invitation, I came to Selma, Alabama to commemorate Bloody Sunday and the march from Selma to Montgomery, a non-violent...
Wetzel’s Pretzels Partners with Operation HOPE to Help Make Franchise Ownership More Accessible for Women and Minorities Through Access to Equity Program
Company Aims to Increase Diversity in the Restaurant Industry by Offering Financial Discounts, Expanded Recruitment Efforts, Educational and Mentorship Opportunities for Underrepresented Groups PASADENA, Calif.-- Wetzel's Pretzels (Wetzel's) is aiming to make...
A Walk in Selma: Why Financial Literacy is An Important Investment to Make
Selma, Alabama should be a global tourist destination. But it's not. In fact, it's nearly falling apart. I don't say that to be crass or cruel. I'm saying it to reveal the sad, hard truth that an important city in our nation's story of the African American struggle...
Innovation: A Driving Force for Success and Opportunity
Although Black History Month is over, it's important to continue reflecting on the many innovations and advancements that Black leaders have made throughout history. From Madame C.J. Walker, who became the first self-made female millionaire in America, to Mark Dean,...
You Can’t Subcontract Your Dreams
Here's the truth. You've got to work hard and hustle to achieve your aspirations. There's no way around it. There's no way over it. There's no way under it. The only way forward is to go through it. I was reminded of that on a recent visit to NextDoor to see their CEO...
Operation HOPE, U.S. Small Business Administration and U.S. Treasury Host Roundtable to Celebrate Freedman’s Bank
Operation HOPE hosts roundtable discussion in DC on advancing Black entrepreneurship with SBA and leaders from the public & private sectors. (Pictured L-R) Wally Adeyemo –US Treasury; John Hope Bryant –Operation HOPE; Stephanie E. DeVane– National Urban League;...
The HOPE Community Credit Score Index – A Closer Look at the Twin Identities of Washington, DC.
What if I told you that if you raise credit scores 100 points on average, neighborhood by neighborhood across America, you stabilize the nation? Well, as odd as it sounds, I mean it. At Operation HOPE we launched the HOPE Community Credit Score Index powered by data...