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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...
Remembering my sister, Arleen Hayes
My sister, Arleen Kaye Hayes, recently passed. Arleen was a sweet soul who always communicated such care for our dad, Johnie Will Smith, and me. Our family was hers in her heart and mind. Arleen was about love and embodied it fully. I hope that the world saw that in...
Operation HOPE and FEMA Partner to Help People Build Financial Resiliency After Disasters
WASHINGTON -- FEMA and Operation HOPE, an organization that provides free financial information and guidance to people and businesses that are affected by major disasters and emergencies, signed an agreement this week to continue assisting communities in their...
TONIGHT: LIVE with Bishop T.D. Jakes on Instagram
Tonight, we're LIVE with Bishop T.D. Jakes, CEO of TDJ Enterprises, on Instagram. We'll be discussing the state of the economy and the culture at large, my new book Financial Literacy for All, and some practical insights that will help accelerate wealth creation for...
The Movement Begins! Financial Literacy for All Celebrates Successful Launch.
Yesterday, we launched the next phase of the financial literacy movement with the launch of my latest book, Financial Literacy for All. This book is a blueprint for America that, if followed, will help us ensure our nation's prosperity for generations to come. It...
Operation HOPE CEO John Hope Bryant’s #1 Amazon Best Seller ‘Financial Literacy for All’
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bryant’s 6th book offers Americans a smart, effective approach to understanding money and achieving financial goals ATLANTA, GA. (APRIL 16, 2024) – Operation HOPE announced today that its Founder, Chairman, and CEO John Hope Bryant has released...
Dow Jones Smart Money, a Collection of Free-to-Read Personal Finance Content, Launches Today
The site is part of Dow Jones' broader focus on financial literacy, which aims to empower readers who want to sharpen their financial acumen. NEW YORK, April 15, 2024 — Dow Jones announced the launch of Dow Jones Smart Money, a comprehensive financial literacy and...
Remembering My Spiritual Father, the Late Rev. Dr. Cecil “Chip” Murray
There have been many people throughout my life who have contributed to my life and my mission and cause for financial literacy. Few carry as much weight as the late Rev. Dr. Cecil "Chip" Murray, former pastor of First A.M.E. of Los Angeles. Reverend Murray was a...
Saluting Lance Triggs — 30 Years of Service to Operation HOPE and the Communities We Serve
Today, my dear friend Lance Triggs celebrates 30 years of service to Operation HOPE. Let that sink in for a moment. Three decades, virtually his entire professional life, dedicated to ensuring that everyone, no matter what their background, can fully thrive in today’s...
Operation HOPE CEO John Hope Bryant’s Latest Book, “Financial Literacy for All,” Reaches #1 on Amazon for Economics Prior to April 16th Release
Operation HOPE announced today that "FINANCIAL LITERACY FOR ALL," the latest book by its Founder and CEO John Hope Bryant, has reached #1 on Amazon for Economics, prior to its April 16, 2024 release. From the best-selling author of "Up from Nothing," "Love Leadership"...