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Remembering Dikembe Mutombo: A Life Dedicated to Service, Leadership, and Empowerment
Yesterday, we lost a towering figure—both in presence and in purpose. Today, we reflect not just in sorrow, but in profound gratitude for the life of our brother, Dikembe Mutombo, whose legacy of leadership, service, and empowerment will resonate for generations....
TIME: DEI Isn’t Working. Inclusive Economics Might.
Originally published in TIME Grow the table. In a world of disruption, the traditional approaches to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are no longer sufficient and have become something to attack. It is time for businesses to embrace a more comprehensive and...
Operation HOPE Founder, Chairman and CEO John Hope Bryant Makes the Case for Economic Inclusion at Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference
Longtime financial literacy advocate joins CBC Chairman Rep. Steven Horsford, Ariel Investments Co-CEO John Rogers, Fearless Fund founder Arian Simone, and Don Lemon for a National Town Hall, in addition to other public appearances and White House events WASHINGTON...
Honoring Resilience: Remembering 9/11
On this day, 23 years ago, the world stood still. The events of September 11, 2001, forever changed our country. We witnessed an unimaginable loss, yet in the face of such devastation, the American spirit remained unbroken. We saw ordinary people become heroes,...
Building the Dream: A Call to Action for Shared Prosperity
Today, in 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. Despite it becoming one of the most revered speeches in American history, it remains much more than a snapshot of history that...
The Case for a 40-Year Mortgage
For millions of Americans, the dream of homeownership—once a foundational key to building wealth—has become increasingly out of reach. Skyrocketing home prices, stagnant wages, and an outdated mortgage standard have locked countless individuals and families out of...
TIME: Improving Credit Scores Can Transform Lives Across America
This piece was published in TIME Magazine, where John is a regular contributor. A special thank you to Experian and our Operation HOPE board member, Craig Boundy, for making the data available to us for the groundbreaking HOPE Financial Wellness Index. In America,...
TIME: How Women Like Kamala Harris Saved and Shaped America
Click here to read the original publication in TIME Magazine It’s no secret that women struggle to receive the recognition they deserve. This lack of acknowledgment is not just a matter of fairness; it has practical implications for policy and societal attitudes....
John Hope Bryant and Atlanta Mayor Kick Off American Aspiration Tour
Recently, Operation HOPE kicked off the American Aspiration Tour in Atlanta with Mayor Andre Dickens. The event, held in the City Hall Atrium, hosted several government officials, community leaders, and local residents keen on helping our nation thrive and ensuring...
Tune in LIVE—American Aspiration Tour: Atlanta
Tune in LIVE this morning, Thursday,July 25, 2024 at 11:15 am ET for the American Aspiration Tour: Atlanta. This event features a discussion between Mayor Dickens and Operation HOPE CEO John Hope Bryant on the importance of financial literacy as outlined in...
Statement on President Biden’s Decision Not to Seek Reelection
I wish to acknowledge President Biden and his five decades of public service to the people of the United States of America. Throughout his career, President Biden has worked to improve economic opportunity for all Americans and equip them with the tools to prosper in...
American Aspiration Tour: Memphis | Join Mayor Paul Young and John Hope Bryant
Welcome to the American Aspiration Tour: Memphis! Get ready to be inspired and motivated at this in-person event happening at the Cossitt Library - Memphis Public Libraries on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 5:00 PM. Don't miss out on this discussion on the future of...
A Statement Concerning the Recent Attack on Former President Trump
I am deeply saddened by the shooting that occurred at former President Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania. Our country may have many differences, but violence is never the answer. Our Global Spokesman Ambassador Andrew Young walked side by side with Dr. King, applying...
Tune in LIVE: Freedman’s Bank Forum
Join us today, July 12th, at 1:00 PM EST to watch Operation HOPE Founder, Chairman, and CEO John Hope Bryant at the Freedman’s Bank Forum giving opening remarks highlighting the legacy of the Freedman's Bank. He'll then have a Keynote Fireside Chat with Deputy...
Operation HOPE Launches Corporate Inclusion Initiative to Advance Board-Level Opportunities for Minority Executives
The initiative was launched as part of a "Third Reconstruction" Proposed by Operation HOPE CEO John Hope Bryant ATLANTA, July 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Operation HOPE today announced the formal launch of The Corporate Inclusion Initiative, which aims to level the...