John Hope Bryant
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The Third Reconstruction: Hope, Dignity and Wealth Creation
December 06, 2022 23:16The American Dream as we know it today didn’t just come by happenstance. It came by intention, thought, and design. It requires a fundamental understanding of the rules and the system in which the Dream is contained. Black people in America have historically been denied access to participation in the system that produces the American […] The post The Third Reconstruction: Hope, Dignity and Wealth Creation appeared first on John Hope Bryant.
Operation HOPE Speaks before the Fortune Magazine Impact Initiative
December 01, 2022 13:04Earlier today, I joined my mentor and friend, civil rights icon, former Atlanta mayor, former congressman and former United Nations Ambassador Andrew J. Young, whose also the global spokesman for Operation HOPE, on stage for the Fortune Magazine Impact Initiative meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, in a rich discussion led by Fortune CEO Alan Murray (a […] The post Operation HOPE Speaks before the Fortune Magazine Impact Initiative appeared first on John Hope Bryant.
Operation HOPE – The Data Powered Work
November 30, 2022 15:55We recently opened our 200th HOPE Inside location with Wells Fargo in DeKalb County, Ga. The HOPE Inside Network is ‘America’s financial coach’ and the nation’s private banker for the underserved. The CEO of Wells Fargo joined us for the opening and the bank has ordered 120+ additional locations, as has Bank of America (not […] The post Operation HOPE – The Data Powered Work appeared first on John Hope Bryant.
CMCT names John Hope Bryant to its Board of Directors
November 29, 2022 13:05DALLAS, November 22, 2022–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Creative Media & Community Trust Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCT and TASE: CMCT-L) announced today that John Hope Bryant has been appointed to its Board of Directors. Mr. Bryant is chairman and chief executive officer of Bryant Group Ventures and The Promise Homes Company (“TPHC”), the largest for-profit minority-controlled owner of institutional-quality, single-family […] The post CMCT names John Hope Bryant to its Board of Directors appeared first on Jo...
Our Vision for Measuring Success of the 3rd Reconstruction.
November 28, 2022 14:13We believe that the 3rd Reconstruction is about Opportunity. Powering a 3rd Reconstruction vision, Operation HOPE has implemented a 10-year strategy to raise the economic energy and economic oportunity for the bottom 50% of American society, led by the growing HOPE Inside Network. There are over 200 on the ground HOPE Inside locations in most […] The post Our Vision for Measuring Success of the 3rd Reconstruction. appeared first on John Hope Bryant.
Centinenial Yards Development is Coming to Atlanta, Ga.
November 20, 2022 17:05Mayor Andre Dickens led a group of Atlanta’s most prestigious public, community and business leaders this week, as CIM Group announced the groundbreaking for the new Centennial Yards development in our city. The $6 billion Centennial Yards development represents the largest private sector investment in Atlanta, since the founding of Atlanta itself. And as Atlanta […] The post Centinenial Yards Development is Coming to Atlanta, Ga. appeared first on John Hope Bryant.
There’s No Lack of Genius in the Black Community…It Just Needs More Opportunity.
November 15, 2022 14:36There’s no shortage of genius and creativity in the Black community. It’s simply missing opportunity! The New Black Wall Street in Stonecrest, Georgia is helping to give just that with their new innovative space that honors Black Wall Street, which was brutally attacked in 1921 and left a thriving Black community decimated. During my tour […] The post There’s No Lack of Genius in the Black Community…It Just Needs More Opportunity. appeared first on John Hope Bryant.
Squawk Box: What Happens After the Midterms?
November 07, 2022 20:31This morning, Kevin O’Leary and I appeared on CNBC’s Squawk Box to discuss the midterm elections’ impact on small businesses. The economy is one of the biggest issues on voters’ minds this election cycle and for good reason. Households across America are feeling the effects of inflation on their wallets and purses and are desperate for […] The post Squawk Box: What Happens After the Midterms? appeared first on John Hope Bryant.
Memphis Mayor Teams Up with Operation HOPE and SBA to Drive Black Economic Development
November 03, 2022 15:54Recently, I visited Memphis to be with my good friends Mayor Jim Strickland and head of the Small Business Administration (SBA), Administrator Isabella Guzman. This was the latest stop on the SBA’s nation-wide tour promoting the Strategic Alliance Memorandum (SAM). The memorandum is geared toward promoting the development of entrepreneurial potential within the Black community. […] The post Memphis Mayor Teams Up with Operation HOPE and SBA to Drive Black Economic Development appeared first...
Truist Donates Former Bank Branch to Operation HOPE for HOPE Inside Location
November 02, 2022 17:01Personal Note from John Hope Bryant My history and background with Truist, and its leadership, is deeply personal to me. I remember my early meetings with Bill Rogers, the company CEO, where he was the first large bank to agree to support the model in 1-3 of their area bank branches. That worked, and so […] The post Truist Donates Former Bank Branch to Operation HOPE for HOPE Inside Location appeared first on John Hope Bryant.
Happy 25th Anniversary Mrs. Mary Hagerty Ehrsam….
November 02, 2022 01:24Who do you call, when you want to change the world? Mrs. Mary Ehrsam is who. She has been my global travel-the-world-for-HOPE companion, including South Africa (she and I have been there together more than 35 times each) and Morocco (we opened offices in South Africa and had a special initiative in Morocco) and more […] The post Happy 25th Anniversary Mrs. Mary Hagerty Ehrsam…. appeared first on John Hope Bryant.
Why 700 Credit Score Communities Don’t Riot
October 13, 2022 15:52For 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 and the model of our work with the new HOPE Community Credit Score Index, […] The post Why 700 Credit Score Communities Don’t Riot appeared first on John Hope Bryant.
How Credit Scores Can Transform a Community
October 06, 2022 16:21Wall Street evaluates their performance quarter by quarter. But what if we could evaluate the financial health of our communities corner by corner? Today I joined CNBC’s Squawk Box to discuss HOPE’s new Community Credit Score Index and how its data can help the nation focus its attention on the areas that need financial […] The post How Credit Scores Can Transform a Community appeared first on John Hope Bryant.
Operation HOPE Announces 200th HOPE Inside Location
October 04, 2022 21:01Milestone Expansion of HOPE Inside’s Financial Coaching Model for Underserved Communities Coincides with Today’s Annual U.S. Treasury Freedman’s Bank Forum ATLANTA—October 4, 2022 – Operation HOPE, Inc., the nation’s largest non-profit dedicated to financial empowerment for underserved communities, today announced that it has established its 200th HOPE Inside office location. This coincides with the U.S. Treasury […] The post Operation HOPE Announces 200th HOPE Inside Location appeared fir...
Eagle, Buzzard Or A Turkey. What Kind Of Bird Do You Want to Be?
October 03, 2022 15:00 - 69.4 MB VideoI was honored to join Rev. Jamal Bryant, Pastor of New Birth Church in Greater Atlanta, for his announcement to support the 1MBB movement with a commitment of 1,500 new black businesses from the church, by 2030. While there, and with the blessing of Rev. Bryant, I asked the congregation — ‘what kind of bird […] The post Eagle, Buzzard Or A Turkey. What Kind Of Bird Do You Want to Be? appeared first on John Hope Bryant.
John Hope Bryant Speaks at the Chicago Treasurer’s Office Financial Empowerment Summit 2022
October 01, 2022 15:15I am proud and pleased to travel — over my weekend — to Chicago, IL to join other thought leaders and builders, to speak before Chicago City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin’s Financial Empowerment Summit, October 1, 2022, from 10am-3pm. This topic, for those who follow me, know that I have always thought this issue important — […] The post John Hope Bryant Speaks at the Chicago Treasurer’s Office Financial Empowerment Summit 2022 appeared first on John Hope Bryant.
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity and Operation HOPE Sign National MOU Advancing 1MBB
September 28, 2022 14:45I was thrilled to travel to Washington, DC yesterday to sign an important national Memorandum of Agreement between Operation HOPE and the 150,000+ strong Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity to advance the mandate of and for 1MBB, or our 1 Million new Black Business Initiative. Kappa Alpha Psi has committed to helping to create and stand […] The post Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity and Operation HOPE Sign National MOU Advancing 1MBB appeared first on John Hope Bryant.
The Promise Homes Company Announces More Than $3.5 Million Paid Through Its Minority Vendor Program
September 28, 2022 14:24The Promise Homes Company, the largest minority-led manager of institutional-quality, single-family residential rental homes in the United States, announced today that it has paid more than $3.5 million to minority-owned repair and maintenance companies and contractors through its Promise Homes Minority Vendor Program since the program ramped up in 2019. This represents a total of […] The post The Promise Homes Company Announces More Than $3.5 Million Paid Through Its Minority Vendor Progra...
Breaking Bread with NASCAR President Steve Phelps
September 27, 2022 22:37This week I had the pleasure of sitting down for a casual dinner with a new friend, Mr. Steve Phelps, President of NASCAR. This man is the definition of a quiet storm. Doing big things, and calling very little attention to himself in the process. We welcome Steve Phelps to our Operation HOPE Global Board […] The post Breaking Bread with NASCAR President Steve Phelps appeared first on John Hope Bryant.
John Hope Bryant Speaks on ‘Financial Literacy for All’ at Walmart Headquarters, in Bentonville, Arkansas
September 22, 2022 16:00Last Friday I had a special opportunity to speak at the headquarters of the largest retailer in the world, Walmart, at their well know Friday ‘Family’ meeting. Speaking in conversation with Doug McMillon, CEO of Walmart and my co-chair of Financial Literacy for All, Meeting with Walmart associates during their Friday Afternoon Meeting was a […] The post John Hope Bryant Speaks on ‘Financial Literacy for All’ at Walmart Headquarters, in Bentonville, Arkansas appeared first on John Hope Bryan...
Operation HOPE Hits 200th HOPE Inside Location Mark Nationwide. ‘America’s Financial Coach’ for the Underserved.
September 22, 2022 15:0030 years ago this past May 5th, 2022, Operation HOPE was founded in South Central Los Angeles, California. This month I am proud to share than we have hit the 200th HOPE Inside location nationwide. Our plan call for 1,000 locations, and the embedding of the model into the American banking system itself. In 2016, […] The post Operation HOPE Hits 200th HOPE Inside Location Mark Nationwide. ‘America’s Financial Coach’ for the Underserved. appeared first on John Hope Bryant.
Operation HOPE and Cadence Bank Opens HOPE Inside locations #192 and #193
September 22, 2022 14:30Operation HOPE isn on the move, and I am honored to lead it. Leadership means thinking global, and acting local. And acting local is precisely what we are doing every day at Operation HOPE. One of the ways we operationalize our vision, is through the expansion of the HOPE Inside network. I was honored to […] The post Operation HOPE and Cadence Bank Opens HOPE Inside locations #192 and #193 appeared first on John Hope Bryant.
It Never Gets Old. When President Bill Clinton Calls Your Name.
September 22, 2022 00:05 - 7.87 MB VideoIt just never, ever gets old. When a current respected former U.S. President, calls your name. I remember the first time it happened, with a man I respected —- then President George H.W. Bush, at the White House. But he didn’t know me, and I didn’t know him. He had heard of my work in […] The post It Never Gets Old. When President Bill Clinton Calls Your Name. appeared first on John Hope Bryant.
My friend Bishop T.D. Jakes Brings Women Empowerment to Atlanta
September 18, 2022 22:52I have people whom I call mentors and friends. Individuals whom I admire, respect and like. Individuals with and through whom, I can learn. Individuals who are ethical leaders, smart as can be, and ‘professional givers’ too. This all describes the individual the world knows as Bishop T.D. Jakes, whom I also consider a dear […] The post My friend Bishop T.D. Jakes Brings Women Empowerment to Atlanta appeared first on John Hope Bryant.
All Advice Isn’t Good Advice. Consider the Source.
September 15, 2022 15:54Growing 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 can’t just consume information, entertainment, media, and advice from everywhere. […] The post All Advice Isn’t Good Advice. Consider the Source. appeared first on John Hope Bryant.
Rainbows After Storms. A Track Incident Filled with Grace, Informed by Physics and Math
September 12, 2022 19:09My work around financial literacy and the power of math in my life is not limited to my philanthropic passion and professional occupation, it is also present in my chosen sport. Motorsports. While expressing my personal love of the track and car this weekend, I also experienced something called a ‘track incident’ in my race […] The post Rainbows After Storms. A Track Incident Filled with Grace, Informed by Physics and Math appeared first on John Hope Bryant.
General Motors, The Hershey Company and Tyson Foods Among Latest Top-Tier Organizations to Join the Financial Literacy for All (FL4A) Movement
September 09, 2022 13:56Today I’m proud to announce the latest development in our quest to embed financial literacy into the fabric of American society through Financial Literacy for All. Corporate powerhouses General Motors, The Hershey Company, and Tyson Foods have all joined our movement. They are committed to ensuring that American families have access to tools, resources, and […] The post General Motors, The Hershey Company and Tyson Foods Among Latest Top-Tier Organizations to Join the Financial Literacy for...
How Not to Be Poor.
September 07, 2022 17:31There’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 different ways of saying the same thing?” The short answer is no, but […] The post How Not to Be Poor. appeared first on John Hope Bryant.
What Club Do You Belong To?
August 22, 2022 20:22Clubs 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 for joining, and so on. But the one thing that […] The post What Club Do You Belong To? appeared first on John Hope Bryant.
It’s Show BUSINESS. The Business of “Show”.
August 19, 2022 00:47Recently there’s been a shakeup in the music industry with artists Kelis and Beyonce. On the surface the appears to be about credit and respect. But underneath the veneer, you’ll see that it’s really a discussion of business and intellectual property. Emotions from one party blinded them to a very big reality that many people […] The post It’s Show BUSINESS. The Business of “Show”. appeared first on John Hope Bryant.
Never Too Old for Mom’s Advice
August 16, 2022 00:54I’ve always been surrounded by the love and support of my mother. She has always believed in me and has never steered me wrong. My mother jokingly tells me that she’s never told me “no” before (something I lovingly disagree with her about *smile*), but that’s because she always told me “yes” to the good […] The post Never Too Old for Mom’s Advice appeared first on John Hope Bryant.
VIDEO: CNBC Squawk Box – The U.S. is Behind the Curve on Infrastructure. So, Let’s Make an Investment.
August 09, 2022 13:33This week I appeared on MSNBC’s “Squawk Box” alongside Tom Farley, former NYSE president and current CEO of Far Peak, to discuss whether new spending out of Washington D.C. will help or hurt the U.S. economy. I believe our government is taking a bold approach to addressing infrastructure issues and long-term challenges that we’ve kicked down […] The post VIDEO: CNBC Squawk Box – The U.S. is Behind the Curve on Infrastructure. So, Let’s Make an Investment. appeared first on John Hope Bryan...
I’m Not New to This, I’m True to This: Remaining Committed to the Cause
August 08, 2022 14:01This year Operation HOPE is celebrating 30 years of impact and empowerment through financial literacy for communities around America. As HOPE and I continue reflecting on how far we’ve come, we become more motivated to continue on this path because there’s so much to achieve. This video from the early 2000s is a reminder that […] The post I’m Not New to This, I’m True to This: Remaining Committed to the Cause appeared first on John Hope Bryant.
Honoring the Life of All-Star Athlete and Civil Rights Advocate, Bill Russell
August 01, 2022 15:34Over the weekend, we lost a giant in the world of sports, the legendary and incomparable Bill Russell. Bill Russell’s legacy extends far beyond the basketball court. At a time when we hear NBA players being told to “shut up and dribble,” we know that Bill didn’t prescribe to this philosophy. He was an all-star […] The post Honoring the Life of All-Star Athlete and Civil Rights Advocate, Bill Russell appeared first on John Hope Bryant.
VIDEO: My Vision for the Silver Rights Movement for the Next Decade
July 29, 2022 17:44We’re in the midst of what I call the Third Reconstruction. This era will see an explosion of financial literacy and economic opportunity for all, especially for African Americans, the unbanked, and the underserved. For far too long, millions of Americans have been pushed out of our nation’s economic system, leaving them to find ways […] The post VIDEO: My Vision for the Silver Rights Movement for the Next Decade appeared first on John Hope Bryant.
1.5M+ Views: Video “There is a Difference Between Broke and Being Poor.”
July 28, 2022 15:30As I had said since the day I founded Operation HOPE following the Rodney King Riots of April 29th, 1992, “there is difference between being broke and being poor. Being broke is a temporary economic condition, but being poor is a disabling state of mind, and a depressed condition of your spirit, but we must […] The post 1.5M+ Views: Video “There is a Difference Between Broke and Being Poor.” appeared first on John Hope Bryant.
Why I Do Criticize My Own Community?
July 28, 2022 15:00The simple answer here is, I don’t. But I do lovingly critique my own community, as I do own family, and everyone and everything I love. Because I want them to be better. I want them all to succeed. Even the Bible suggests ‘you cannot grow without constructive friction.’ Only through constructive friction, do you […] The post Why I Do Criticize My Own Community? appeared first on John Hope Bryant.
Jackson, Mississippi Joins 1MBB: Why It Hits Close to Home
July 25, 2022 22:19The work I lead at Operation HOPE is not just part of my life’s mission. It’s also an extension of my life and touches my family’s history, and likely yours too. So, it’s deeply personal. Every morning, I think about the countless unnamed Americans, many of whom are the descendants of enslaved Africans forcibly brought […] The post Jackson, Mississippi Joins 1MBB: Why It Hits Close to Home appeared first on John Hope Bryant.
The World Changes in an INSTANT — So Be Prepared
July 21, 2022 15:15It’s amazing what you can see when you simply just open your eyes and pay attention. We’re often distracted by this fad or the next, and our attention is constantly being pulled in so many different directions. However, if you pause and recognize the subtle shifts around you you’ll get a preview of what’s to […] The post The World Changes in an INSTANT — So Be Prepared appeared first on John Hope Bryant.
Black Enterprise Recognizes Chairman Bryant’s Recent Awards and Achievements
July 18, 2022 20:54Over the weekend Black Enterprise published an article featuring the awards and recognition I’ve recently received from various organizations and publications. I’m honored to be acknowledged by these organizations for my life’s work regarding financial dignity and my approach to moral leadership that I believe can help transform our nation and our world. Most recently […] The post Black Enterprise Recognizes Chairman Bryant’s Recent Awards and Achievements appeared first on John Hope Bryant.
In Memoriam: Ms. Sherry Yvonne Smith, President and CEO of the Black Wall Street Chamber of Commerce
July 15, 2022 22:04The Operation HOPE community mourns the loss of a Tulsa-area hero and fellow soldier in the fight for financial equity and economic opportunity, Ms. Sherry Yvonne Smith. Sherry Smith was the chamber president and CEO of the Tulsa-based Black Wall Street Chamber of Commerce. The non-profit’s mission is dedicated to promoting the sound economic well-being […] The post In Memoriam: Ms. Sherry Yvonne Smith, President and CEO of the Black Wall Street Chamber of Commerce appeared first on John Ho...
Johnnie Will Smith: Happy Birthday Dad…
July 13, 2022 06:15Even though my father has passed on to glory in physical form, he’s very much still with me – and us – in spirit. Happy Birthday week dad, born July 1st, 1925. My dad was a father, husband, small business owner, church deacon, and a giving friend to many. And he was the businessman in […] The post Johnnie Will Smith: Happy Birthday Dad… appeared first on John Hope Bryant.
The Way Forward for Capitalism
July 08, 2022 18:43We’ve got to cut it out. The infighting and bickering, the culture wars, and deep division have long exceeded their expiration date. It’s time for us to wake up and reclaim our place in the world as the ultimate symbol of hope, unity, and progress. It’s time for us to get back to who we […] The post The Way Forward for Capitalism appeared first on John Hope Bryant.
Bryant Joins the Museum of the Bible in Honoring Bishop T.D. Jakes in Washington, D.C.
June 29, 2022 20:25I was deeply honored to join my good friend Bishop T.D. Jakes and his wife Mrs. Serita Jakes recently at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC, as he was honored with the Museum’s prestigious ‘Blessing of the Elders’ Award. I was asked to formally introduce Bishop Jakes and to present the award, and […] The post Bryant Joins the Museum of the Bible in Honoring Bishop T.D. Jakes in Washington, D.C. appeared first on John Hope Bryant.
Unpacking the Car Business
June 29, 2022 16:25If you live in certain parts of the country, having a motor vehicle is practically a necessity! Many of us choose our cars based on their power, style, and speed. But how much do you factor in the true cost of owning the vehicle like gas consumption, maintenance, existing mileage of the car if it’s […] The post Unpacking the Car Business appeared first on John Hope Bryant.
WATCH LIVE: Special Juneteenth Announcement at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church
June 19, 2022 13:32On this day, in 1865, General Gordon Granger arrived to Galveston, Texas with a band of Union soldiers to deliver a message — all enslaved Americans of African descent were declared free by proclamation and executive order of the President of the United States. This day is commemorated and memorialized as Juneteenth, the day that the […] The post WATCH LIVE: Special Juneteenth Announcement at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church appeared first on John Hope Bryant.
100 Black Men of America and Chairman Dortch Present Chairman’s Award for Economic Empowerment
June 18, 2022 16:16I arrived in Hollywood, Florida this week for reasons familiar and comforting to me — a dear and trusted friend asked me to. In this case, it was none other than successful business man and community builder Tommy Dortch, Jr., whose also Chairman of and for 100 Black Men of America. He didn’t tell me […] The post 100 Black Men of America and Chairman Dortch Present Chairman’s Award for Economic Empowerment appeared first on John Hope Bryant.
Leadership Is Hard. Do It Anyway.
June 15, 2022 21:01The success of any organization or endeavor rises and falls on its leadership. It’s paramount. Without it, the collective finds itself without identity, focus, and direction and is fundamentally in disarray. The price and appreciation for leadership is severely undervalued almost as much as it’s misunderstood. Far too many people look at leaders and envy […] The post Leadership Is Hard. Do It Anyway. appeared first on John Hope Bryant.
Nutrition and Wellness Expert, Chaitra Dalton Bryant Joins the Board of the National Minority Health Association to Reduce Health Inequities
June 14, 2022 15:50I am extremely proud to share that my amazing and brilliant wife Mrs. Chaitra Dalton Bryant has been appointed to the board of directors for the National Minority Health Association, which I believe was a very good decision on that part. In addition to being just a solid, genuinely good person who also has excellent […] The post Nutrition and Wellness Expert, Chaitra Dalton Bryant Joins the Board of the National Minority Health Association to Reduce Health Inequities appeared first on John ...
TIME Op-Ed: Financial Literacy Education Could Help Millions of Americans
June 13, 2022 17:10Millions of Americans find themselves waking up to rapidly changing financial news that leaves them with more questions than answers. Crypto appears to be crashing, investment portfolios are in disarray, and inflation is putting a strain on pockets nationwide. The economic landscape of our nation and the world at large is shifting at an alarming […] The post TIME Op-Ed: Financial Literacy Education Could Help Millions of Americans appeared first on John Hope Bryant.