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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...
ANNOUNCING THE JUANITA MURRAY SMITH FOUNDATION
December 2nd would have been my mother’s 89th birthday. As many of you know, she recently left this world for a better place. Dealing with her loss has been hard, but thinking about our times together and what she taught me gives me strength. Today, in her honor, I am...
John Hope Bryant, as CAU’s First Entrepreneur-in-Residence, Shares Leadership Insights with Students
Recently, on the campus of Clark Atlanta University in the heart of Atlanta, Chairman John Hope Bryant sat with Dean Silvanus J. Udoka, Ph.D. and students in a conversation about leadership, entrepreneurship, and his vision for America and minority small business...
Operation HOPE Founder, Chairman & CEO John Hope Bryant Receives 2023 “Outstanding Voice” Award
The Atlanta Business Chronicle announced that Operation HOPE‘s Founder, Chairman, and CEO, John Hope Bryant, received its 2023 Outstanding Voice Award at its Annual Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Awards. During the event, Bryant reflected on the importance of...
JHB on CNBC: Inflation Uncovers Two Financial Realities for Many Americans
Two things are true about this economy. First, inflation is causing the cost of living to increase, and people are struggling to make ends meet. It's reported that many Americans, including those making $100,000 or more, are living paycheck-to-paycheck and having to...
Be the 5%: You Have the Power to Change Your Community
The most important thing is mindset. You want to keep people who are poor in their mindset out of your circle of change and success. You see, there's a difference from being broke and being poor. Being broke is an economic state that you can find yourself in, but you...
Operation HOPE Announces Ninth Consecutive Four-Star Rating From Charity Navigator
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Operation HOPE, a national nonprofit dedicated to helping low- and moderate-income Americans thrive in an ever-changing economy, today announced its strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency have earned the...
Operation HOPE Global Spokesman, Ambassador Andrew Young, Honored with the French Legion of Honor
Operation HOPE today announced that its HOPE Global Forums (HGF) co-chair Ambassador Andrew Young, has been promoted to the rank of officer in the French Legion of Honor. This further honor recognizes his exceptional contributions to the world of diplomacy, human...
John Hope Bryant to Introduce U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen at Annual Freedman’s Bank Forum Today
Operation HOPE is pleased to announce that Founder and CEO John Hope Bryant will introduce U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen before her Keynote Remarks at the annual Freedman’s Bank Forum on October 25th in Washington, D.C. The forum will bring together the...
John Hope Bryant Speaks at Four Pillar Tribute Honoring Ed Bastian, Delta Air Lines CEO
On October 12, 2023, the Council for Quality Growth held its 34th annual Four Pillar Tribute in honor of my good friend, Ed Bastian, Chief Executive Officer of Delta Air Lines, for his leadership and commitment to serving the Atlanta region, state of Georgia, and far...
HOPE Global Forums Announces the Highly Anticipated Return in 2023 with the Theme “Making the Case for Optimism”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nation's leading non-profit dedicated to financial literacy and economic inclusion assembles world's foremost thought leaders in Atlanta December 10th-12th Atlanta, GA – October 18, 2023 – The HOPE Global Forums | Annual Meeting (HGF), America's...
What’s More Valuable?: What’s in the Hand or What’s in the Mind?
There's been a buzz on social media recently about one billionaire entertainer/entrepreneur, Jay Z, having a cousin who asked for an "investment" of about $4,000 and he turned them down. $4,000 isn't much to an entrepreneur with access to hundreds of millions of...
A Statement Regarding the Attacks on Israeli Citizens
Operation HOPE is heartbroken for the people of Israel and Israelis around the world. The attack this weekend and the ongoing bloodshed are a devastating tragedy. We strongly condemn violence and stand with the people of Israel as they fight against terrorism. While...
Remembering Sen. Diane Feinstein, a Champion of the People
I was deeply saddened to learn of the recent passing of Diane Feinstein, longtime Senator from California. She was a lioness in the Senate, a trailblazer for women, and a tireless advocate for economic inclusion and equity. Senator Dianne Feinstein was a friend to the...
Even Racists Can Win When We Invest in Financial Literacy
Dr. King, Ambassador Young, and several other civil rights leaders based their case for equal rights on the grounds of ethics and morality — and rightfully so. But Dr. King, Ambassador Young, and their cohorts didn't stop there. They made an economic case for civil...