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Are Credit Scores the Key to Healing Our Economy and Democracy?
America’s financial health isn’t just about dollars and cents—it’s about people. It’s about our families, our communities, and the future of our democracy. And right now, far too many Americans are stuck in a financial system that wasn’t designed to serve them. That’s...
160 Years Later: The Promise of the Freedman’s Bank Lives On
160 years ago, America made a promise. On March 3, 1865, in the final days of the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln and Congress established the Freedman’s Savings Bank—a radical idea at the time. The vision was simple but powerful: economic freedom must accompany...
Expanding Representation, Creating Impact: Joining the National Advisory Council for ForbesBLK
I’m honored to join the newly established National Advisory Council at ForbesBLK—a global community of Black entrepreneurs, professionals, leaders, and creators who are shaping the future of business, culture, and society. This initiative is more than a platform; it’s...
Operation HOPE and SCORE Forge Strategic Partnership to Empower Small Business and Entrepreneurs Across America
ATLANTA, GA– February 26, 2025 – Operation HOPE, a national nonprofit dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship and financial literacy, today announced a partnership with SCORE, the nation’s largest network of volunteer business mentors. This partnership, designed to...
Excellence is the Only Path Forward
This past weekend, I had the profound honor of receiving the Candle Award at Morehouse College’s Candle in the Dark Gala, a celebration of leadership, service, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. But for me, this recognition isn’t about looking back—it’s about...
Morehouse College Honors Operation HOPE Chairman and CEO John Hope Bryant with Prestigious “Candle Award”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ATLANTA (February 17, 2025) – In a night of celebration, inspiration, and philanthropy, Morehouse College honored John Hope Bryant, the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Operation HOPE, with the esteemed “Candle Award” at its 37th Annual “A Candle in...
John Hope Bryant Joins Global Leaders for the 80th Anniversary of Auschwitz Liberation, Highlighting Black-Jewish Solidarity
OŚWIĘCIM, Poland – John Hope Bryant, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and Founder of Operation HOPE, is among a distinguished delegation of Black leaders participating in a historic journey to Poland this week to mark the 80th anniversary of the liberation of...
The Nightcap with Shannon Sharpe & Ocho Cinco: Making Smart Sexy Again
Recently, I joined football legends Shannon Sharpe and Chad "Ocho Cinco" Johnson on their podcast, Nightcap. Let me tell you—these two legends brought the energy, and we had a real conversation about what it takes to build wealth, the importance of financial literacy,...
Why Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Message Still Matters in the Second Trump Era
The times we’re living in may feel uncertain, but history shows us that hope has always risen to meet fear. Dr. King once said, "Evil and fear have within them the seeds of their own destruction," and this truth echoes throughout our nation's story—from the Civil War...
Catch JHB on Nightcap with Shannon Sharpe and Ocho Cinco
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MLB Joins FL4A: A Historic Moment for Financial Literacy and the Power of Sports
Last month, something extraordinary happened on the HOPE Global Forums stage in Atlanta. For the first time in history, the leaders of four of America’s most iconic sports organizations—MLB, NFL, NBA, and NASCAR—stood together to discuss not just the future of their...
Operation HOPE Earns 11th Consecutive Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator
At Operation HOPE, we measure success not just by the accolades we receive but by the lives we touch and the impact we create in underserved communities. That’s why it’s an incredible honor to announce that Operation HOPE has earned its 11th consecutive Four-Star...
Honoring the Legacy, Advancing the Mission
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a visionary, a strategist, and a leader who boldly faced the challenges of his time with an unshakable belief in the power of justice, equality, and human dignity. He saw through the murkiness of clouded moments, illuminating a path...
Statement on the Passing of President Jimmy Carter
Today, we reflect on the extraordinary life and enduring legacy of President Jimmy Carter—a leader of profound humility, moral courage, and an unwavering commitment to human dignity. His passing is not only a moment of deep loss but also an opportunity to celebrate a...
Why Financial Literacy for All Is the Most Important Book of 2024 Going Into 2025
As we step boldly into 2025, the world is transforming at a pace faster than ever before. Traditional approaches to inclusion are fading into history—many proclaiming "DEI is dead." And yet, the conversations about equity, opportunity, and financial empowerment are...