by John Hope Bryant | Jan 27, 2020 | Bryant in Remembrance, John Hope Bryant Authored, Love Leadership Book, Operation HOPE
Earlier today I received a notice that I just assumed was wrong, and could not be right — Basketball Legend Kobe Bryant was dead. Killed in a helicopter crash in California. And then it only got worse, as I heard of the simultaneous loss of his young daughter, and...
by anembhard | Apr 4, 2019 | Bryant in Remembrance, Silver Rights
Today marks 51 years since the assassination of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. At the time of his death, he was working to push the message of financial inclusion, through the Poor People’s Campaign. We must continue on with that legacy, under the banner of...
by | Dec 1, 2018 | Bryant in Remembrance, John Hope Bryant Authored, Love Leadership Book, Operation HOPE
I remember meeting President George H.W. Bush first, when he recognized me and my efforts to advance ‘community,’ well before the founding of Operation HOPE, on the South Lawn of the White House. As a result of his recognition, I built relationships with...
by anembhard | Nov 30, 2018 | Bryant in Remembrance
I am saddened to learn of the passing of Aubry Stone, founder and CEO of the California Black Chamber of Commerce. Aubry, affectionately known as Stoney, was a steadfast advocate for African Americans and African American business owners. On a personal note, he was a...
by John Hope Bryant | Oct 28, 2018 | Bryant in Remembrance, John Hope Bryant Authored, Love Leadership Book
Words cannot express the pain I feel today around the senseless murders of 11 Jewish brothers and sisters whose only error was to show up for prayer service this weekend. And while there is nothing I can do to reverse this tragedy, I can say to all who listen that I...
by John Hope Bryant | Aug 25, 2018 | Bryant in Remembrance, John Hope Bryant Authored, Operation HOPE, Uncategorized
My heart goes out to the family and friends of one John McCain today. He truly defines the phrase — A Great American. I don’t much care for the sharp, divisive, partisan politics of today. And this is all the more reason why I respect, admire, even love...