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OPERATION HOPE CELEBRATES 159th ANNIVERSARY OF FREEDMAN'S BANK BY ADDING NEW LOCATIONS TO ITS NATIONAL HOPE INSIDE NETWORK

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Monday, March 4, 2024

ATLANTA, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Operation HOPE, a national nonprofit dedicated to helping low-and moderate-income Americans thrive in an ever-changing economy, today recognized the 159th anniversary of the Freedman's Bank by announcing its newest HOPE Inside locations. Continuing its impressive growth streak, the organization is expanding its national footprint to the communities of Sacramento, Kansas City, Tampa, and Minneapolis. Operation HOPE uses its HOPE Inside locations to deliver no-charge financial coaching to individuals in the community or at work.

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  • Continuing its impressive growth streak, the organization is expanding its national footprint to the communities of Sacramento, Kansas City, Tampa, and Minneapolis.
  • Operation HOPE uses its HOPE Inside locations to deliver no-charge financial coaching to individuals in the community or at work.
  • During its existence, the Freedman's Bank maintained some 37 offices in 17 states.
  • Operation HOPE, along with its partners from the public and private sectors, is working to advance the unfulfilled legacy of the Freedman's Bank through its HOPE Inside portfolio.

McDonald's Corporation Demonstrates Commitment to Community Empowerment Through $1 Million Contribution to Operation HOPE's '1865 Project'

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

McDonald's Corporation's generous contribution of $1 million, reaffirms the company's dedication to supporting national financial literacy initiatives that uplift and empower communities.

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  • McDonald's Corporation's generous contribution of $1 million, reaffirms the company's dedication to supporting national financial literacy initiatives that uplift and empower communities.
  • The $1 million contribution from McDonald's Corporation reflects the company's commitment to corporate social responsibility and the transformative impact that financial education can bring to the underserved.
  • Operation HOPE Founder, Chairman, and CEO, John Hope Bryant, commented, "We are honored to welcome McDonald's Corporation as a Founding Circle member of the 1865 Project.
  • Through these partnerships, McDonald's and Operation HOPE are poised to set a precedent for innovative approaches to corporate engagement.

Operation HOPE Announces Recipients of Annual 'Chairman's Awards' Recognizing Top Public and Private Sector Leaders Advancing Economic Opportunity

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Monday, January 29, 2024

ATLANTA, Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Operation HOPE, a national nonprofit dedicated to helping low- and moderate-income Americans thrive in an ever-changing economy, today announced its annual 'Chairman's Award' recipients. Each year, the awards are presented to top public and private sector leaders in recognition of their work advancing economic opportunity for all Americans and their contributions to furthering Operation HOPE's mission.

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  • ATLANTA, Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Operation HOPE , a national nonprofit dedicated to helping low- and moderate-income Americans thrive in an ever-changing economy, today announced its annual 'Chairman's Award' recipients.
  • Each year, the awards are presented to top public and private sector leaders in recognition of their work advancing economic opportunity for all Americans and their contributions to furthering Operation HOPE's mission.
  • "On behalf of Operation HOPE, I am proud and honored to recognize these incredible leaders, all of whom are passionately committed to positive change in the world," said John Hope Bryant, Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Operation HOPE.
  • In recognition of her support for the work of Operation HOPE, and advocacy on behalf of empowering women as small business owners, entrepreneurs, and executives.

Operation HOPE Founder and Chairman John Hope Bryant Named to Georgia Trend's 2024 '100 Most Influential Georgians' List

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

ATLANTA, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- John Hope Bryant, the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Atlanta-based Operation HOPE, Inc., has earned a spot on the prestigious Georgia Trend 100 Most Influential Georgians List for the second consecutive year. Georgia Trend Magazine acknowledges Bryant's significant contributions to business and his commitment to enhancing the lives of Georgia residents.

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  • ATLANTA, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- John Hope Bryant , the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Atlanta-based Operation HOPE, Inc., has earned a spot on the prestigious Georgia Trend 100 Most Influential Georgians List for the second consecutive year.
  • Georgia Trend Magazine acknowledges Bryant's significant contributions to business and his commitment to enhancing the lives of Georgia residents.
  • The 2024 Most Influential Georgians List spotlights individuals who lead by example, making positive impacts through business and service.
  • "I'm grateful that Georgia Trend has not only recognized me, but also the tireless and enthusiastic efforts of the entire Operation HOPE team," said Operation HOPE Chairman, Founder, and CEO.

Operation HOPE Founder, Chairman & CEO John Hope Bryant Receives 2023 "Outstanding Voice" Award

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

ATLANTA , Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Atlanta Business Chronicle announced that Operation HOPE's Founder, Chairman and CEO John Hope Bryant received its 2023 Outstanding Voice Award at its Annual Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Awards. During the event, Bryant reflected on the importance of diversity and inclusion as a smart strategy for companies seeking to grow. More than 100 leaders representing public and private sectors attended.

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  • ATLANTA , Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Atlanta Business Chronicle announced that Operation HOPE 's Founder, Chairman and CEO John Hope Bryant received its 2023 Outstanding Voice Award at its Annual Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Awards.
  • This year's event was hosted on November 9, 2023 at Venue 42 West in Atlanta's growing West Midtown neighborhood.
  • John Hope Bryant is the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Atlanta-based Operation HOPE, Inc., a leading national nonprofit dedicated to financial literacy and economic empowerment.
  • Since its inception in 1992, Operation HOPE has served over 4 million people and directed nearly $4 billion in economic activity into disenfranchised communities.

Operation HOPE Partners with Robinhood to Expand 'The 1865 Project' Nationwide

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Friday, September 29, 2023

ATLANTA, Sept. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Operation HOPE today announced that Robinhood Markets, Inc. ("Robinhood") (NASDAQ: HOOD) is deepening its partnership with the Atlanta-based non-profit through the 1865 Project, a new initiative that supports the organization's mission to expand economic opportunity in underserved communities through financial education and empowerment.  With Robinhood's support, the '1865 Project' will allow Operation HOPE to further grow and scale its work across America and fuel innovative programs and technologies.

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  • With Robinhood's support, the '1865 Project' will allow Operation HOPE to further grow and scale its work across America and fuel innovative programs and technologies.
  • Operation HOPE remains a leading force in financial empowerment due to its commitment to embracing technology-driven products and services to connect with more communities.
  • "As the need for financial literacy continues to evolve, Operation HOPE remains committed to forging transformative partnerships with leading innovators, like Robinhood.
  • With their unwavering support of the '1865 Project', we will expand our reach and help change more lives," said John Hope Bryant, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Operation HOPE.

Operation HOPE Founder, Chairman & CEO John Hope Bryant to be Honored by The International Black Women's Public Policy Institute at 2nd Annual 'We See You Awards'

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Monday, September 18, 2023

ATLANTA, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Operation HOPE today announced that The International Black Women's Public Policy Institute (IBWPPI) will honor its Founder, Chairman and CEO, John Hope Bryant, during the second annual "We See You Awards International."

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  • A global collective of women leaders to honor Bryant at the Kennedy Center in D.C. for amplifying Black women's voices.
  • Terrence A. Adams, Tellis Bethel, Benjamin Crump, Robert Smith and Tyronne Stoudemire will also be honored.
  • Bryant is the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Atlanta-based Operation HOPE, Inc., a leading national nonprofit dedicated to financial literacy and economic empowerment.
  • Since its inception in 1992, Operation HOPE has served over 4 million people and directed more than $4 billion in economic activity into disenfranchised communities.

Operation HOPE Founder, Chairman & CEO John Hope Bryant Receives Atlanta Business Chronicle's "Outstanding Voice" Award for Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion in Business

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

ATLANTA, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Atlanta Business Chronicle announced that Operation HOPE Chairman, Founder, and CEO John Hope Bryant will receive the 2023 'Outstanding Voice' Award during its Annual DEI Awards.

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  • ATLANTA, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Atlanta Business Chronicle announced that Operation HOPE Chairman, Founder, and CEO John Hope Bryant will receive the 2023 'Outstanding Voice' Award during its Annual DEI Awards.
  • This year's event will take place on November 9, 2023 at Venue 42 West in Atlanta, GA.
    John Hope Bryant is the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Atlanta-based Operation HOPE, Inc., a leading national nonprofit dedicated to financial literacy and economic empowerment.
  • Recently, Operation HOPE was also named to Atlanta Business Chronicle's prestigious "Pacesetters" list of Fastest Growing Companies, ranking 42 out of 100.
  • "Using my voice and empowering others has been a theme of my life's work," said Operation HOPE Chairman, Founder, and CEO.

The Coalition of Concerned Freedmen™ Issues Four Calls-to-Action in Open Letter to College Presidents Demanding Lineage-Based Affirmative Action for Descendants of U.S. Slaves/Free Negroes

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Friday, July 28, 2023

It is Black descendants of U.S. slaves and free Negroes who, from 1776 through today, bear an unbroken chain of discrimination including what the Supreme Court calls "the badges and incidents of slavery."

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  • It is Black descendants of U.S. slaves and free Negroes who, from 1776 through today, bear an unbroken chain of discrimination including what the Supreme Court calls "the badges and incidents of slavery."
  • Until now, resisters have successfully turned 14A & affirmative action into history-blind weapons against U.S. Freedmen.
  • Considering the haze of misinformation and disinformation, institutional leaders are asking how they can help affirmative action return to the original intent of repairing U.S. Negro Freedmen.
  • The Coalition of Concerned Freedmen™ supports the first-of-kind litmus to identify descendants of U.S. chattel slaves and descendants of free Negroes (U.S. Negro Freedmen) established by the California AB 3121 reparations taskforce.

This Week in People & Culture News: 13 Stories You Need to See

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Friday, June 23, 2023

NEW YORK, June 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering different cultural groups stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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  • The ultimate goal is to finish the work of the Freedman's Bank at scale, for everyone.
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