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When Giving is Getting. My Birthday, 2022.

by John Bryant | Feb 5, 2022 | Bryant in Remembrance, John Hope Bryant Authored

Today, February 6, 2022, is my birthday. Honored to have circled the sun one more time, and lived life to the fullest while doing it. Giving, hopefully, at least as much as I took, along the way. Traditionally the individual celebrating their birthday receives gifts...

Statement by John Hope Bryant on the Passing of Kobe Bryant, Daughter, 7 Others.

by John Bryant | Jan 27, 2020 | Bryant in Remembrance, John Hope Bryant Authored, Love Leadership Book, Operation HOPE

Earlier today I received a notice that I just assumed was wrong, and could not be right — Basketball Legend Kobe Bryant was dead. Killed in a helicopter crash in California. And then it only got worse, as I heard of the simultaneous loss of his young daughter, and...

Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s Legacy: Continuing with the Mission of “Silver Rights”

by jhbsite | Apr 4, 2019 | Bryant in Remembrance, Silver Rights

Today marks 51 years since the assassination of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. At the time of his death, he was working to push the message of financial inclusion, through the Poor People’s Campaign. We must continue on with that legacy, under the banner of...

Statement from John Hope Bryant on the passing of former U.S. President George H.W. Bush

by Debbie Fiddyment | Dec 1, 2018 | Bryant in Remembrance, John Hope Bryant Authored, Love Leadership Book, Operation HOPE

I remember meeting President George H.W. Bush first, when he recognized me and my efforts to advance ‘community,’ well before the founding of Operation HOPE, on the South Lawn of the White House. As a result of his recognition, I built relationships with...

Statement from John Hope Bryant on the passing of Aubry Stone

by jhbsite | Nov 30, 2018 | Bryant in Remembrance

I am saddened to learn of the passing of Aubry Stone, founder and CEO of the California Black Chamber of Commerce. Aubry, affectionately known as Stoney, was a steadfast advocate for African Americans and African American business owners. On a personal note, he was a...

Statement from John Hope Bryant on the Senseless Murders and Jewish Hate Crimes this Weekend.

by John Bryant | Oct 28, 2018 | Bryant in Remembrance, John Hope Bryant Authored, Love Leadership Book

Words cannot express the pain I feel today around the senseless murders of 11 Jewish brothers and sisters whose only error was to show up for prayer service this weekend. And while there is nothing I can do to reverse this tragedy, I can say to all who listen that I...