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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 Skyrocketing home prices, stagnant wages, and an outdated mortgage standard have locked countless individuals and families out of...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...
Creativity and Financial Literacy. (Almost) No Strings Attached.
For years, I've been saying that we need to make smart sexy again, and Tim and Dorian at Make Believe Village took it to heart and took action! These professional puppeteers and production studio owners have launched a summer program for students teaching them both a...
AI Ethics Council Founded by Open AI and Operation HOPE Holds Inaugural Meeting
Initiated by Open AI CEO Sam Altman and Operation HOPE CEO John Hope Bryant, the group aims to ensure underserved communities can participate in the evolution of AI ATLANTA, July 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The AI Ethics Council, founded by Open AI CEO Sam Altman and...
Is Atlanta the Black Mecca?: A Conversation About the Black-White Wealth Gap
It's often said that Atlanta is the Black Mecca in America, and maybe even the world? However, there's a significant wealth gap that exists in the city among Blacks and Whites and a widening gap between the "haves" and the "have nots" within races that divide people...
Squawk Box: Biden vs. Trump on Corporate Taxes
Chairman Bryant appeared on CNBC's Squawk Box to discuss the corporate tax plans of 2024 presidential candidates Joe Biden and Donald Trump. President Joe Biden wants to raise the corporate tax rate to 28%, and former President Donald Trump wants to lower it to 20%....
Operation HOPE Welcomes PNC to Founder’s Circle Membership
$1 Million Commitment Accelerates Financial Wellness for Underserved Communities ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Operation HOPE, a national nonprofit dedicated to helping low- and moderate-income Americans thrive in an ever-changing economy, is pleased to announce that The...