by ldeas | Oct 2, 2023 | Straight Talk Video Series
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...
by ldeas | Aug 7, 2023 | Straight Talk Video Series, Uncategorized
I’ve learned a lot from my dear friend and mentor, Quincy Jones over the years. One of the things he shared with me, in his own “Quincy”-way, was that it takes 20 years to change a generation. And for the last twenty years, we’ve made dumb...
by John Hope Bryant | Oct 13, 2022 | HOPE 700 Credit Score Communities, HOPE National FICO Credit Score Index, Straight Talk Video Series
For years I’ve been saying that 700 Credit Score Communities don’t riot. That has always been the case, but up until now, it’s purely been anecdotal. Today, Operation HOPE is filling in the gaps with research-based evidence that proves our assertions...
by ldeas | Sep 15, 2022 | Straight Talk Video Series
Growing up, my mother would tell me not to eat from everyone’s table. If you do, you’re going to get sick! Her very practical advice was loaded with meaning that we should all listen to, especially in the times we’re in today. Simply put, you...
by ldeas | Sep 7, 2022 | Straight Talk Video Series
There’s no shortage of articles, podcasts, and YouTube videos offering pathways to getting rich and building wealth. But when was the last time you heard someone explain to you how not to be poor? You may be saying, “John, aren’t those just two...
by ldeas | Aug 22, 2022 | Straight Talk Video Series
Clubs are a pretty exciting thing to be a part of, and there are many types. There are country clubs, bridge clubs, sports clubs, nightclubs, and even clubs for RPGs like Dungeons and Dragons. All of the aforementioned clubs have their own rules, members, criteria...
