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Operation HOPE Showcases Financial Literacy at MCAAD Grand Opening

John Hope Bryant delivers remarks; new Bryant–Milken podcast released

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Operation HOPE, Inc. and its Founder, Chairman, and CEO John Hope Bryant will be featured as part of the public opening of the Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream (MCAAD) and its flagship American Dream Experience in Washington, DC. Within MCAAD’s Lennar Foundation Finance Galleries, visitors will encounter an interactive kiosk featuring John Hope Bryant, Founder, Chairman & CEO of Operation HOPE; by selecting his image, guests can hear his story and learn about Operation HOPE’s mission to expand financial literacy and economic mobility.

As part of MCAAD’s Grand Opening Program on Saturday, September 20, 2025, Bryant will deliver remarks on the importance of financial literacy and inclusive access to capital as engines of the American Dream.

To complement the opening, a new podcast episode of Money & Wealth with John Hope Bryant will be released featuring a wide-ranging conversation with MCAAD Founder and Chairman of the Milken Institute Michael Milken on education, health, finance, entrepreneurship, and practical steps families and employers can take to build wealth in an era shaped by AI and rapid innovation. The episode will be available on all major podcast platforms.

John Hope Bryant, Founder, Chairman & CEO, Operation HOPE:
“Financial literacy is the civil rights issue of our generation. I’m honored that MCAAD is telling this story in the Finance Galleries, and I’m excited to underscore that message at the Grand Opening. In my conversation with Michael Milken, we explore how education, health, finance, and entrepreneurship can scale opportunity so more families can own a home, start a business, and build wealth that outlives them.”

Visitor & Listening Information

  • MCAAD Experience: Located steps from the White House and U.S. Treasury at 15th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW, the campus invites the public to explore the four pillars of the American Dream through immersive installations, data visualizations, and first-person narratives. Admission is free (tickets required); the Kenneth C. Griffin Holodeck can be added for a fee. Visit www.mcaad.org for details.
  • Podcast: Listen to Money & Wealth with John Hope Bryant on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube; episode timing and links will be shared on @johnhopebryant and @operationhope channels.

ABOUT OPERATION HOPE, INC.
Since 1992, Operation HOPE has empowered more than 4 million individuals with financial literacy, credit and money management coaching, home ownership, and small business support—advancing “silver rights” to help low- and moderate-income Americans achieve economic dignity. Through its award-winning HOPE Inside model, the organization has helped generate over $4.2 billion in economic activity. We operate in nearly 300 cities serving 1,500 locations throughout the United States. Learn more at OperationHOPE.org.

ABOUT THE MILKEN CENTER FOR ADVANCING THE AMERICAN DREAM (MCAAD)
The Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream, part of the Milken Institute, is a cultural institution dedicated to illuminating pathways to opportunity for all individuals to pursue lives of meaning and fulfillment. Located in restored historic bank buildings in Washington, DC, MCAAD advances economic and social mobility through exhibitions, programs, research, and educational archives. Learn more at www.mcaad.org.

Contacts

Operation HOPE
Nzinga “Zing” Shaw
Senior Vice President, Communications | nzinga.shaw@operationhope.org

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Contacts

Operation HOPE
Nzinga “Zing” Shaw
Senior Vice President, Communications | nzinga.shaw@operationhope.org

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