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1MBB – One Million New Black Businesses in 10 Years –$130M Committed by Shopify. Here is How It Works.
I am honored and glad to talk about our new initiative, pioneered by Operation HOPE. We are aiming to help create one million new black businesses over the next ten years. #1MBB If you missed my livestream on Wednesday October 21st, watch the replay and comment now:...
Bryant Social Media Following Reaches 2M+
On the eve of the launch of my fifth book, Up From Nothing: The Untold Story of How We (All) Succeed (now a new bestseller), the HOPE Global Forum Annual Meeting 2020, and the first major initiatives of and emerging from The New Marshall Plan, we find a significant...
“Up From Nothing: The Untold Story of How We (All) Succeed,” Publishes Today. Debuted at #30 on Amazon in Category Bestseller List.
Today my latest book came out (5th to date, three bestsellers) entitled “Up From Nothing: The Untold Story of How We (All) Succeed.” It is a story for and about all of us. ALL of us. Aren't you tired of walls that separate us? Aren't you tired of someone defining you...
LinkedIn Top 20 Voices 2020; Ranked #10
I’m honored to be recognized by LinkedIn as one of the Top Voices of 2020. Ranking at #10, I’m joined by some incredibly thought leaders, influencers, and industry leaders like Melinda Gates, Mark Cuban, Sarah Blakely, and Damon John among others. Each individual has...
Twitter Makes $100 Million Commitment to the Underserved.
A friendship, that evolved into a partnership -- that will 'do good' at scale, and soon. Last week Operation HOPE, Inc. and I were proud to partner together with Twitter and the Opportunity Funding Network to stand up a $100 Million commitment to invest in minority...
A Time to Heal: Moving Forward as One Nation
Americans are tired. We’re battle worn and weary. Decades of racial inequities and injustice, years of severe partisan divide, and months of a global pandemic have taken their toll on our psyche and spirit. But we’re not without hope. The beauty of America is that...
Operation HOPE Featured in Black New History 365 Textbook for U.S. Education.
I was honored to learn (by simple FedEx delivery with no advance notice, which I love) that the work of Operation HOPE and myself have been featured in the new Black History 365 textbook just published. You can support them and get your copy your own copy here with...
HOPE Global Forum 2020 Breaks Own Record
The HOPE Global Forum 2020 team, led by Kevin Boucher, our Chief Advocacy Officer at Operation HOPE, did an absolutely fantastic job standing up and producing a first class, and first ever eForum for 2020. The Numbers eclipsed even our best years producing and holding...
The Real Untold Story of Rev. Andrew J. Young, and the Beating in St. Augustine.
Rev. Andrew J. Young Being Beat in Civil Rights Protest in St. Augustine, Florida, June, 1964 Many know Rev. Andrew J. Young as the man widely recognized around the world as one Ambassador Andrew J. Young. He is also widely known as the senior lieutenant to Dr. Martin...
New Book ‘Up From Nothing’ Ends First Week in Top 20 Bestseller List
On Tuesday, October 6th, 2020, Berrett Koehler Publishers released my newest book, ‘Up From Nothing: The Untold Story of How We (All) Succeed,’ internationally in hard copy, digital and audiobook formats. I personally read the audiobook version myself. After the first...
I Have Been Appointed to the Board of Directors for Nextdoor, Inc.
I am very excited about this press release from earlier this week. I am happy to be appointed to the Board of Directors for Nextdoor, Inc. and lending my expertise to the organization. You can click here to see the press release or read as follows: SAN FRANCISCO, Oct....