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JHB on Bloomberg Radio: FL4A Is Not Just Another “Program”
July 16, 2021Recently, Chairman John Hope Bryant spoke with Carol Massar on Bloomberg Radio about the critical moment our nation faces in its quest for equity and equality in every sphere, on every level. America continues …
1MBB Participants Begin Laying the Foundations for Strong Businesses with Aprio Workshops
July 9, 2021Nothing is more exciting to the Operation HOPE family than the transformation and development of our clients and program participants. Needless to say we are enjoying watching members of the …
James Takes Pandemic Calamity and “Kreates” an Opportunity to Grow His Small Business Dreams
July 1, 2021In 2018, James Konidis, an LBGTQ creative launched his first business, James Kreate, a lifestyle and home decor company. James was happy to earn a living and make money from …
iHeartMedia Atlanta Commits to Launching 10K Black-Owned Businesses in Atlanta Metro Area
June 29, 2021The Announcement is an expansion of iHeart Atlanta’s Multi-Year Commitment to Operation HOPE’s 1 Million Black Business Initiative ATLANTA, June 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — iHeartMedia Atlanta today announced its newest commitment to helping 10,000 aspiring …
Homeownership Achieved with Patience and a Plan
June 22, 2021Sometimes we get overwhelmed by big projects and daunting tasks that stare us in the face and won’t go away. Not only can it be difficult, it can be down …
Nely Dares to Dream and Hope Again
June 8, 2021Nely Medina came to HOPE Inside First Horizon Bank Hickory Hill, through a recommendation from a family member back in November 2019. She first came to the United States back …
Financial Literacy Transcends Language and Culture
June 1, 2021When Kendra moved to the United States from her home country of El Salvador she came with big dreams and hopes for a better financial future. As a member of …
Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month with Financial Dignity
May 27, 2021May is Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. During this time, we celebrate and recognize the contributions and culture of our Asian/Asian American and Pacific Islander neighbors, friends, and …
As Summer Approaches, Things Heat Up for 1MBB
May 25, 2021Addressing the Need Black Business owners were devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s estimated that 40-60% of businesses owned by Black men and women went under or were negatively affected …
Americans Face a Critical Choice: Health or Wealth?
May 14, 2021We’re all excited about the recent developments and breakthroughs around the coronavirus vaccine. It’s allowing many of us to resume some of normal day-to-day activities and return to some sense …