Archbishop-Emeritus Desmond Tutu Commends: Appreciation to U.S. Treasury for the Renaming of the Freedman’s Bank Building

Archbishop-Emeritus Desmond Tutu Commends: Appreciation to U.S. Treasury for the Renaming of the Freedman’s Bank Building

by | Dec 18, 2015 | Bryant Quotes & Bryantisms, Financial Literacy, HOPE Global Initiatives, HOPE Inside, HOPE Office of Government Relations and Public Policy, HOPE Project 5117, HOW THE POOR CAN SAVE CAPITALISM Book, John Hope Bryant Authored, Love Leadership Book, Operation HOPE, Silver Rights

It goes without saying, there are fewer voices of moral authority, reason, balance and love in and for our world — globally — than Archbishop-Emeritus Desmond Tutu. We are blessed and honored to have the Archbishop-Emeritus on our Honorary Board for Global...

Secretary Lew,

100 Black Men of America, Inc. supports and commends you and the U.S. Department of Treasury for recognizing how important the Freedman’s Bank was to our nation’s history. The Freedman’s Bank was a symbol of hope to newly freed slaves and renaming the Treasury Annex to the Freedman’s Bank Building can once again serve as a symbol of hope for Americans in underserved communities across the country. Your actions are consistent with The 100’s commitment to its Mentoring, Education and Economic Empowerment pillars and is a reminder to all that we must continue our efforts to attain greater financial inclusion for all Americans. 

 

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“We applaud the decision to rename the Treasury Annex as the Freedman’s Bank Building, as it will serve as a reminder of the progress in our industry and an encouragement to continue the practice of inclusion,” said Bill Rogers, chairman and CEO of SunTrust Banks, Inc.

  

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Operation HOPE brings its ‘silver rights movement’ back home to Atlanta. Partnering with City of Atlanta

Operation HOPE brings its ‘silver rights movement’ back home to Atlanta. Partnering with City of Atlanta

by | Dec 11, 2015 | Financial Literacy, HOPE 700 Credit Score Communities, HOPE Global Forums, HOPE Inside, HOPE Office of Government Relations and Public Policy, HOPE Project 5117, HOW THE POOR CAN SAVE CAPITALISM Book, John Hope Bryant Authored, Operation HOPE, Silver Rights

  Every since the day we opened HOPE Inside @Ebenezer in Atlanta, across from the King Center, Operation HOPE has been busy expanding the delivery platform of our empowerment work in underserved communities throughout the nation.  The downside of our robust and...
The Freedman’s Bank Renaming and the Leadership of U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew

The Freedman’s Bank Renaming and the Leadership of U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew

by | Dec 8, 2015 | Financial Literacy, HOPE 700 Credit Score Communities, HOPE B- Business Compact, HOPE Business-In-A-Box, HOPE Global Forums, HOPE Global Initiatives, HOPE Inside, HOPE Inside Certified Plus, HOPE Office of Government Relations and Public Policy, HOPE Project 5117, HOW THE POOR CAN SAVE CAPITALISM Book, John Hope Bryant Authored, Operation HOPE, Silver Rights

Every now and then, you meet a person who actually says what they mean, and means what they say. Every now and then, you meet a truly authentic leader. A man or woman of substance, intelligence and character. It is rare to meet that leader in a present position of...

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