Blog Posts
Why We Chose This Theme for HOPE Global Forums 2026
October 2, 2026John Hope Bryant on why HOPE Global Forums 2026 centers Capitalism, Tech, and AI in a Human-Centric World, and why registration is open now.
Atlanta Can Lead the Drum Major Moment on AI
October 1, 2026John Hope Bryant on why AI literacy is the next chapter of the civil rights movement, and why Atlanta, the city of Dr. King, is positioned to lead it.
How Operation HOPE’s 1MBB Initiative Helped Scale a Multi-Million Dollar Solar Business
September 30, 2026More Gen Z and young adults than ever are choosing entrepreneurship over traditional corporate roles, drawn to the freedom, flexibility and challenge of building something of their own. For Lucky …
The Drum Major Moment: Why AI Literacy Is the Next Chapter in the Civil Rights Movement
John Hope Bryant’s essay in the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 50th anniversary journal makes the case that AI literacy is the next chapter of the civil rights movement.
EURweb: Integration Wasn’t the Mistake. Losing Black Ownership Was.
September 29, 2026A woman posted a video saying segregation should never have ended. I took her seriously, because a lot of people feel what she feels, and I answered her in a short video of my own. EURweb wrote up that answer on September 29. Here is where I land. Black America did not make a mistake […]
Code, AI & Ownership: Michael Ellison on the New Path to Wealth
At 19, Michael Ellison called the main line at Goldman Sachs with no contacts and no suit. Hear how the CodePath co-founder and CEO turned that call into a movement, and what he believes AI means for your job and your wealth.
From No Credit to a 762 FICO Score: Now Maximiliano Can Grow the Family Business
September 25, 2026Written by Enevy Leach, Operation HOPE Financial Wellbeing Coach Maximiliano works at his family’s small janitorial business, with a vision to expand. However, when he applied for a credit card, …
Operation HOPE Helps Entrepreneurs Evaluate and Validate Business Ideas
Entrepreneurship isn’t a one-size-fits-all journey, and support shouldn’t be either. Whether a founder is scaling a multi-million-dollar enterprise or testing a concept, Operation HOPE provides tailored guidance at every stage …
Proving It’s Possible: Reaching Homeownership and an 800+ Credit Score
In early 2024, Crystal found herself at Sybil Smith Family Village, a transitional living program. It was there that she attended a financial literacy workshop led by Financial Wellbeing Coach …
Tony Ressler: America’s Chief Opportunity Officer
“If You Don’t Quit, You Can’t Fail.” What My Friend, Partner and Business Mentor Taught Me About Capital, Patience and Opportunity That Lasts. A new episode of Money & Wealth with John Hope Bryant — Season 3, on the Black Effect Podcast Network and iHeartRadio Most weeks