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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...
Esusu Expands its Groundbreaking Renter Financial Health Platform with Real-Time Financial Coaching Powered by Operation HOPE
This partnership will enable Esusu renters to access personalized financial coaching HARLEM, N.Y. and ATLANTA, June 06, 2024 -- Today, Esusu, an innovative financial technology company committed to renter financial health, announces a significant expansion of its...
Renowned Technology Executive Sarah Friar Joins Operation HOPE Global Board of Directors
ATLANTA (MAY 28, 2024) – Operation HOPE, a national nonprofit dedicated to helping low and moderate-income Americans thrive in an ever-changing economy, today announced that renowned technology executive Sarah Friar has joined its Governing Board of Directors (Board)....
White House State Dinner Honoring Kenyan President William Ruto
Last night, my wife, Chaitra, and I were guests of the President and First Lady at the White House State Dinner honoring Kenyan President William Ruto. The dinner, held at the White House, was the first state dinner held by a U.S. president for an African head of...
Make Financial Wellness Part of the Dinner Table Conversation
Chairman John Hope Bryant recently sat down with Brad Smith from Yahoo! Finance to discuss the foundation and framework for building wealth. Smith highlighted that our nation's inflationary times can seem to complicate the goal of building generational wealth....
FL4A Interview: Learn the Rules of Financial Literacy and Win!
Chairman John Hope Bryant made another guest appearance on #RolandMartin Unfiltered to discuss his latest book, Financial Literacy for All, with his friend, journalist, and host, Roland Martin. Throughout the conversation, Chairman Bryant explains why financial...
A Mother’s Day Tribute to Juanita Murray Smith
My mother, Juanita Murray Smith, was one of a kind. Born to a humble family, she literally came up from nothing. She lived in a shotgun shack with an outhouse attached and learned to save, be industrious, and build a better life. She married my father, Johnny Will...
Pinky Cole Hayes Surprises Savannah State University Grads With $8.75M Donation During Her Commencement Speech
The founder and CEO of Slutty Vegan partnered Operation HOPE and One Million Black Businesses (1MBB), to provide the donation along with career enhancement resources. Pinky Cole Hayes knows what it’s like to beat the odds in business. Now, she’s laying the...
Last Call Interview: Interrogating the Biden Economy
Chairman Bryant recently appeared on CNBC's "Last Call" to discuss consumer sentiment compared to the data-driven narrative that the economy is improving. Millions of Americans feel the pinch in their pockets in the current economy. Some point the finger at President...
Remembering Rev. Dr. Cecil “Chip” Murray, My Spiritual Father
How do you salute a man who walked amongst the angels? You start by making sure that history accurately reflects his name. This is my modest contribution to the telling of his vital history. Rev. Dr. Cecil ‘Chip’ Murray changed my life. Life, literally. He was...
Operation HOPE and SBA Forge Strategic Alliance to Empower Small Businesses Across America
ATLANTA, April 26, 2024 / -- Operation HOPE, a national nonprofit dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship and financial literacy, proudly announces the extension of a landmark Strategic Alliance Memorandum (SAM) signing with the U.S. Small Business Administration...