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John Hope Bryant Statement on the Passing of Keasha Rutledge Draft

by John Bryant | Jan 6, 2012 | Bryant in Remembrance

Operation HOPE expresses its heartfelt sympathy to retired NFL linebacker, and HOPE Corps volunteer Chris Draft, on the passing of his wife and friend, Lakeasha Monique Rutledge Draft.  While no words will compensate for the loss, the joy she brought to so...

From Gallup.Com: Entrepreneurial Ambitions Differ Across Saudi Arabia

by John Bryant | Jan 6, 2012 | Uncategorized

Although small shares of Saudi Arabia's adult population own businesses or plan to open them soon, Gallup surveys in 2011 reveal these shares are even smaller outside its three major cities. The differences may lie in the diverse challenges they face and their...

From Gallup.Com: Gallup Finds U.S. Unemployment Holding at 8.5% in December

by John Bryant | Jan 6, 2012 | Uncategorized

Gallup finds U.S. unemployment, not seasonally adjusted, at 8.5% in December — the same as at the end of November, but down from 9.6% a year ago. Underemployment is at 18.2%, similar to the 18.1% of a month ago. Read more at GALLUP.com.  

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