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Operation HOPE Founder, Chairman, and CEO John Hope Bryant Receives Prestigious Legacy Leadership Award from Hyatt Hotels
Financial literacy champion joins a distinguished list of past luminaries such as Coretta Scott King, Congressman John Lewis, and Ambassador Andrew Young ATLANTA, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hyatt Regency Atlanta proudly celebrated the legacy of financial...
The Black Effect Podcast Network, iHeartMedia and John Hope Bryant Announce “Money and Wealth,” a New Weekly Podcast About Financial Wellness and Prosperity
NEW YORK – February 15, 2024– iHeartMedia and Charlamagne Tha God’s The Black Effect Podcast Network has teamed up with John Hope Bryant to launch “Money and Wealth,” a new weekly podcast about financial wellness and developing a wealth mindset. New episodes will...
Financial Literacy Is the Civil Rights Issue of This Generation
Originally published in TIME Magazine: In today's rapidly evolving world, the concept of civil rights has expanded beyond traditional boundaries. While equal opportunities and social justice remain essential, there is a new frontier that demands our attention:...
Operation HOPE Announces Leadership Promotions and Additions
Operation HOPE, a national nonprofit dedicated to helping low-and moderate-income Americans thrive in an ever-changing economy, today announced multiple promotions and additions to its Executive Management team. Kevin Boucher, a 20-year industry veteran, has been...
McDonald’s Corporation Demonstrates Commitment to Community Empowerment Through $1 Million Contribution to Operation HOPE’s ‘1865 Project’
ATLANTA, Feb. 7, 2024— Operation HOPE today announced that McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD) is deepening its partnership with the Atlanta-based non-profit as a 'Founder's Circle' member of The 1865 Project. McDonald's Corporation's generous contribution of $1...
Operation HOPE Founder & Chairman John Hope Bryant Recognized by TIME Magazine as One of 18 Black Leaders Working to Close the Racial Wealth Gap
Atlanta, Ga. (February 6, 2024) – Operation HOPE, a national nonprofit dedicated to helping low-and moderate-income Americans thrive in an ever-changing economy, announced today that its Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer John Hope Bryant has been...
CNBC: How the Economy “Feels” to the Average American Worker
There's good news coming from recent reports on job growth, unemployment, and the state of the economy. On paper, things are beginning to trend in the right direction. However, as Chairman Bryant and former White House chief-of-staff Mick Mulvaney discuss, the real...
John Hope Bryant Briefs Four Cabinet Members in Latest DC Trip
During his whirlwind trip to the nation's capital, John Hope Bryant met with four members of The Cabinet: Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen, SBA Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Marcia Fudge, and FEMA Administrator...
A Statement on the Passing of Dexter King
I am deeply saddened by the loss of Dexter Scott King, who once served as CEO of the King Center, and spent his entire life working side by side with his siblings in continuing to advance the legacy and work of his mother and father. Living in the shadow of giants is...
Operation HOPE Founder and Chairman John Hope Bryant Named to Georgia Trend’s 2024 ‘100 Most Influential Georgians’ List
ATLANTA, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- John Hope Bryant, the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Atlanta-based Operation HOPE, Inc., has earned a spot on the prestigious Georgia Trend 100 Most Influential Georgians List for the second consecutive year. Georgia Trend...
Persisting in Hope: Dr. King’s Enduring Message for Us Today
Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life, his legacy, and his work — they’re just too vast to be summed up in a single theme, or even to adequately cover in a day. After years of studying his teachings and learning from his lieutenant, my mentor Ambassador Andrew Young, I’m...
Together We Rise: The Transformative Power of Ujima
As we bask in the warm glow of the holiday season, it's a time of reflection, celebration, and, most importantly, learning. Each tradition, be it Hanukkah's resilience, Christmas' spirit of giving, or Kwanzaa's rich cultural teachings, holds a lesson for us all. But...
Operation HOPE’s John Hope Bryant and Open AI’s Sam Altman Announce Formation of First-of-Its-Kind AI Ethics Council at 2023 Annual Meeting of the HOPE Global Forums in Atlanta
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On stage yesterday afternoon at the 2023 Annual Meeting of the Hope Global Forums in Atlanta, GA, Operation HOPE’s John Hope Bryant and Open AI’s Sam Altman announced the formation of a first-of-its-kind Council on Artificial Intelligence...
Delta and HOPE Put People First
Operation HOPE founder and CEO John Hope Bryant appeared on the main stage of the grand ballroom inside the Hyatt Regency Atlanta by way of a leap. He was excited to have the conversation that was scheduled to take place on day two of the HOPE Global Forum, which...
Operation HOPE and U.S. Bank announce newly renovated HOPE Inside location in Minnesota
The award-winning HOPE Inside program at the West Broadway U.S. Bank branch offers access to financial coaching services for unbanked and underbanked Minneapolis residents at no cost. MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Operation HOPE and U.S. Bank announced...