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Lessons from My Mother: Grit, Grace, and Paying it...

John Hope Bryant ·

2025/05/11

This Mother’s Day, I honor the woman who gave me everything that truly matters—not money or privilege, but principles, purpose, and pride. My mother, Mrs. Juanita Smith, raised me in Compton, California, with little in the way of material wealth but an abundance of wisdom. She was the embodiment of Grit and Grace—two qualities that […]The post Lessons from My Mother: Grit, Grace, and Paying it Forward appeared first on John Hope Bryant.

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May 5: HOPE Was Born—and We’re Just Getting Started

John Hope Bryant ·

2025/05/05

On May 5, 1992, in the shadow of civil unrest and a country in crisis, I boarded a bus with a handful of bankers and took them straight into South Central Los Angeles. Not for a photo op. For a purpose. We weren’t there to observe. We were there to invest—to spark capital, hope, and […]The post May 5: HOPE Was Born—and We’re Just Getting Started appeared first on John Hope Bryant.

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Green Socks, Big Message: Why Financial Literacy Must...

John Hope Bryant ·

2025/05/02

On April 30, we closed out Financial Literacy Month with a bold, unapologetic statement: Put Your Best Foot Forward.And yes—we meant that literally. Through the Green Socks Day Challenge, we invited leaders, learners, CEOs, teachers, athletes, students, and everyone in between to join a simple but powerful movement: wear green socks, snap a photo, and […] The post Green Socks, Big Message: Why Financial Literacy Must Be Seen to Be Heard appeared first on John Hope Bryant.

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Why Hope Still Matters—Even When the Economy Feels Shaky

John Hope Bryant ·

2025/05/01

This week, Operation HOPE released our Q1 2025 HOPE Insider Report, and the results speak volumes—not just about the economy, but about the mindset of everyday Americans trying to navigate it. Let’s be honest: people are worried. Nearly three out of four respondents aren’t confident in the stability of the U.S. economy right now. Paycheck-to-paycheck […] The post Why Hope Still Matters—Even When the Economy Feels Shaky appeared first on John Hope Bryant.

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Green Socks Day: A New Kind of Civil Rights Movement

John Hope Bryant ·

2025/04/30

Today, we wear green socks—but this isn’t about fashion. It’s about financial dignity. Green Socks Day is a fun, grassroots campaign rooted in one powerful idea: meet people where they are. Whether you’re a policymaker in Washington, a CEO in a high-rise, or a parent working two jobs trying to make ends meet, you know […]The post Green Socks Day: A New Kind of Civil Rights Movement appeared first on John Hope Bryant.

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The Conversation America Needs Right Now

John Hope Bryant ·

2025/04/25

I believe financial literacy is the civil rights issue of this generation—not Black or white, red or blue, but green. That’s why I joined Bloomberg to speak plainly about where we are as a country and what it’s really going to take to move forward. We talked about everything from the role of consumer sentiment in […] The post The Conversation America Needs Right Now appeared first on John Hope Bryant.

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Remembering His Holiness Pope Francis

John Hope Bryant ·

2025/04/21

Today, I join the global community in mourning the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. Throughout his papacy, Pope Francis championed the cause of the marginalized, advocating for social justice, economic inclusion, and compassion for all. His unwavering commitment to uplifting the poor and addressing systemic inequalities resonates deeply with our mission to expand economic […]The post Remembering His Holiness Pope Francis appeared first on John Hope Bryant.

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DREAM FORWARD: Help Shape the Economic Future of...

John Hope Bryant ·

2025/04/04

You don’t want to miss this historic town hall dedicated to creating a business plan for America, shaping our economic future. Register and tune in at 12:45 pm ET for Dream Forward, and join the conversation with a host of thought leaders and change agents from across the country, each with different viewpoints, backgrounds, and […]The post DREAM FORWARD: Help Shape the Economic Future of America – 12:45 pm ET appeared first on John Hope Bryant.

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Operation HOPE and City of Memphis Reveal Latest...

John Hope Bryant ·

2025/04/03

Operation HOPE and The City of Memphis announced today the latest speaker line-up for their historic virtual town hall and working session taking place on April 4, 2025, the 57th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination. The event, titled “Where Do We Go from Here? The Future of Inclusive Economics – and a New […] The post Operation HOPE and City of Memphis Reveal Latest Speaker Line-Up for Historic Virtual Town Hall at the National Civil Rights Museum Featuring 100+

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Rebuilding America’s Business Plan from the Bottom Up

John Hope Bryant ·

2025/04/01

In a recent appearance on CNBC’s Squawk Box with Andrew Ross Sorkin, John Hope Bryant, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Operation HOPE, kicked off Financial Literacy Month with a powerful message: financial literacy is not just an economic issue—it’s a civil rights issue. The Real State of Financial Confidence Chairman Bryant came armed with sobering […] The post Rebuilding America’s Business Plan from the Bottom Up appeared first on John Hope Bryant.

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Tribute to Lisa Young Alston

John Hope Bryant ·

2025/03/17

LOVE IS: Exuding warmth. Living with compassion and conviction. Sharing with others, including time with her beloved Dad—who is my mentor. THAT was Lisa. The true personification of love. A walking quiet storm. A leader who never sought the spotlight. She simply lived a life filled with purpose. I just spoke with her less than […]The post Tribute to Lisa Young Alston appeared first on John Hope Bryant.

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AI, Jobs, and the Future of Economic Opportunity

John Hope Bryant ·

2025/03/14

Artificial intelligence isn’t coming—it’s already here. And while many focus on the promise of AI, I’m more concerned about the risk it poses to those at the bottom of the economic pyramid. This week, at CONVERGE LIVE in Singapore, I spoke with CNBC’s Julia Boorstin and other esteemed panelists about the urgent need to prepare the working […] The post AI, Jobs, and the Future of Economic Opportunity appeared first on John Hope Bryant.

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Are Credit Scores the Key to Healing Our Economy and...

John Hope Bryant ·

2025/03/05

America’s financial health isn’t just about dollars and cents—it’s about people. It’s about our families, our communities, and the future of our democracy. And right now, far too many Americans are stuck in a financial system that wasn’t designed to serve them. That’s why I believe raising credit scores is one of the most powerful […]The post Are Credit Scores the Key to Healing Our Economy and Democracy? appeared first on John Hope Bryant.

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160 Years Later: The Promise of the Freedman’s Bank...

John Hope Bryant ·

2025/03/03

160 years ago, America made a promise. On March 3, 1865, in the final days of the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln and Congress established the Freedman’s Savings Bank—a radical idea at the time. The vision was simple but powerful: economic freedom must accompany personal freedom. For the first time in American history, formerly enslaved […] The post 160 Years Later: The Promise of the Freedman’s Bank Lives On appeared first on John Hope Bryant.

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Expanding Representation, Creating Impact: Joining...

John Hope Bryant ·

2025/02/28

I’m honored to join the newly established National Advisory Council at ForbesBLK—a global community of Black entrepreneurs, professionals, leaders, and creators who are shaping the future of business, culture, and society. This initiative is more than a platform; it’s a movement to drive systemic change by amplifying voices, elevating Black excellence, and fostering new opportunities […] The post Expanding Representation, Creating Impact: Joining the National Advisory Council for ForbesBLK

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Operation HOPE and SCORE Forge Strategic Partnership...

John Hope Bryant ·

2025/02/26

ATLANTA, GA– February 26, 2025 – Operation HOPE, a national nonprofit dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship and financial literacy, today announced a partnership with SCORE, the nation’s largest network of volunteer business mentors. This partnership, designed to support small businesses, underscores a shared commitment to empower small businesses and underrepresented entrepreneurs nationwide. SCORE, which consists of […] The post Operation HOPE and SCORE Forge Strategic Partnership to

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Excellence is the Only Path Forward

John Hope Bryant ·

2025/02/18

This past weekend, I had the profound honor of receiving the Candle Award at Morehouse College’s Candle in the Dark Gala, a celebration of leadership, service, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. But for me, this recognition isn’t about looking back—it’s about looking forward. As Entrepreneur Scholar-in-Residence at Clark Atlanta University (CAU) and a proud […]The post Excellence is the Only Path Forward appeared first on John Hope Bryant.

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Morehouse College Honors Operation HOPE Chairman and...

John Hope Bryant ·

2025/02/17

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ATLANTA (February 17, 2025) – In a night of celebration, inspiration, and philanthropy, Morehouse College honored John Hope Bryant, the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Operation HOPE, with the esteemed “Candle Award” at its 37th Annual “A Candle in the Dark” Gala. This premier event, held at the Hyatt Regency in downtown […] The post Morehouse College Honors Operation HOPE Chairman and CEO John Hope Bryant with Prestigious “Candle Award” appeared first on John

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John Hope Bryant Joins Global Leaders for the 80th...

John Hope Bryant ·

2025/01/28

OŚWIĘCIM, Poland – John Hope Bryant, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and Founder of Operation HOPE, is among a distinguished delegation of Black leaders participating in a historic journey to Poland this week to mark the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. Organized by the Auschwitz Jewish Center Foundation, this mission brings together leaders from diverse backgrounds […]The post John Hope Bryant Joins Global Leaders for the 80th Anniversary of Auschwitz Liberation,

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The Nightcap with Shannon Sharpe & Ocho Cinco:...

John Hope Bryant ·

2025/01/24

Recently, I joined football legends Shannon Sharpe and Chad “Ocho Cinco” Johnson on their podcast, Nightcap. Let me tell you—these two legends brought the energy, and we had a real conversation about what it takes to build wealth, the importance of financial literacy, and why making “smart sexy” should be the new trend. Shannon set […]The post The Nightcap with Shannon Sharpe & Ocho Cinco: Making Smart Sexy Again appeared first on John Hope Bryant.

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