Blog
Celebrating 28 Years of Impact and Service
When you’re sitting in the middle of history it feels like just another day. It’s only when you look back in time that you’re able to reflect and appreciate things that have happened through the lens of significance. As I think back on Operation HOPE’s 28 years of...
BET News & Facebook Present COVID-19 Black America’s Fight
Watch the following video and find hope: Even by controlling the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, the unprecedented impact to our economy has been felt by all Americans and continues to contribute to a feeling...
Why America is NOT Going to Fail in Response to the Coronavirus
Have you seen my latest video? I’m not being patriotic here. And – listen up now please – why we all need a “Silver Rights Movement” in our lives, right now. If you are from one of these groups: African AmericanPoor WhitesNative American IndiansMiddle Class Anyone You...
NBC Interview with Stephanie Ruhle: Unique Challenges for Minority Owned Businesses
I had the pleasure to speak with Stephanie Ruhle, NBC News Senior Business correspondent on April 15th on a segment about the “Unique Challenges for Minority Owned Businesses.” According to the SBA, minority owned businesses employ at least 8.7 million Americans...
John Hope Bryant Talks to Gayle King on CBS This Morning About the CARES Act
Today I spoke with Gayle King, co-host of CBS This Morning in a series called the "Coronavirus Financial Fallout," focusing on how minority households and minority businesses are being affected. Watch the full interview now by clicking here. Pew Research says that as...
Promise Homes is Helping Residents with Dignity in Housing
“I was looking for a house…I thought I was helpless until Promise Homes stepped in the picture,” says Juanita Parks. Eric Weems says, “It’s not the biggest and greatest house, but it’s my house. So, I feel good about that.” Promise Homes is committed to providing its...
HONOR YOURSELF TODAY. RECLAIM YOUR I-AM-SOME-BODY-NESS.
This message is critical to you right now. Watch the video. HONOR YOURSELF TODAY. RECLAIM YOUR I-AM-SOME-BODY-NESS — TODAY. AND THAT MEANS FIXING YOUR STATE OF MIND! Today! BECAUSE THE WORST LIE, IS THE ONE YOU TELL YOURSELF. HERE IS SOME TRUTH TALK, THAT FEELS GOOD...
Thank You U.S. Bank for Pledging Your Support to Operation HOPE, Inc.
Thank you U.S. Bank for pledging your support to Operation HOPE, Inc. during very trying times for our nation. Your commitment to those in need allows us to directly provide financial counseling and recovery support to individuals and small...
COVID2019 UPDATE: YOUR ECONOMICS OF A VIRUS.
How This Impacts Small Business. And You. Check out my new video on YouTube and subscribe to my channel. Here is a link to see it now: Watch. Comment. Share. Engage. And contact one of my HOPE Financial Coaches at a HOPE Inside Network location of Operation HOPE, Inc....
Featured in “Black Financial Leaders Offer New Strategies to Help Narrow the Racial Wealth Gap”
In my continuation of honoring the legacy of the Freedman's Bank, I spoke during the Freedman's Bank Forum, hosted by the U.S. Treasury Department. Thanks to Black Enterprise Magazine for your help spreading the word about financial inclusion...