John Hope Bryant will receive a Candle in Civic Engagement and Entrepreneurship at this year’s #ACandleintheDarkGala and #ReflectionsofExcellence student experience at RAYPAC on Saturday, Feb. 15 at 11am.⁠ ⁠ Bryant, a visionary entrepreneur, philanthropist, and financial inclusion expert, is the founder and CEO of Bryant Group Ventures and Operation HOPE, the nation’s largest nonprofit provider of financial literacy. From growing up in South Central Los Angeles to founding the largest minority-controlled owner of residential rental homes in the U.S., Bryant's journey is a testament to resilience and the power of financial education.⁠ ⁠ As a bestselling author and advocate for economic equality, Bryant has worked with Presidents Bush and Obama, shaping policies to address financial literacy and reduce economic disparities. Named to TIME’s inaugural "The Closers" list in 2024, Bryant continues to inspire with his efforts to close the racial wealth gap and empower communities. His legacy ...