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Operation HOPE will host its latest HOPE Forum today, Tuesday, April 16 at 1 p.m. at the HOPE Center-Ebenezer, led by Comptroller of the Currency Thomas J. Curry, Atlanta City Council President Ceasar Mitchell and other key Atlanta local and financial industry leaders. This Forum coincides with the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s famed letter from Birmingham jail, which served as one of the igniters of the Civil Rights Movement and still serves as a reminder for the need to extend “silver rights” to a number of underserved communities across the nation. FEATURING: Thomas J. Curry, Comptroller... Continue reading

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The CAU Case Team (left to right): Stephen Tolbert, Erica Devieux and David Motongo For the second consecutive year, a team of students from the Clark Atlanta University (CAU) School of Business has won first place and a $5,000 cash prize in the Institute for Supply Management’s (ISM) Annual Black... Continue reading

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By Dierdre Cooper Jollof Rice The 2013 Atlanta Chef's Expo, held on February 24 at the Georgia World Congress Center, was an event perfect for foodies, culinary lovers, and those that simply love to eat. It provided the chance for food lovers to see their favorite Atlanta chefs up close and personal outside of their kitchens. Chef Scott Serpas of Serpas Restaurant was on hand demonstrating why his restaurant is one of the top spots in Atlanta, and to meet and greet VIP ticket holders. There were savory bites, sweet eats and plenty of soul food dishes to be had.... Continue reading

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Federal tax forms and those of many states may be delayed due to fiscal cliff legislation. Liberty Tax Service alerted consumers today of possible delays in the filing of tax returns due in part to the late Congressional approval of the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012. Many of the changes to tax law affect the forms to be used for 2012 tax returns, and the IRS will need to work at an unprecedented pace in order to get the needed tax forms released to the various tax preparation firms and software companies, as well as to taxpayers. The IRS... Continue reading

Focus on the Need for World-Wide Peace and Nonviolence in Our Local Communities The King Center has announced plans for the 2013 observance of the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., beginning a year-long celebration of the 50th anniversary of Dr. King's “I Have a Dream” speech. “Remember! Celebrate! Act! King's Dream for Our World,” is the theme for the birthday commemoration program which begins Friday, January 11, 2013 and continues through the MLK holiday on January 21. All events, except the Annual Salute to Greatness Awards Dinner, are free of charge. “We will present an inspiring, educational and... Continue reading

Georgia House Democratic Leader Stacey Abrams was recently elected to theDemocratic Legislative Campaign Committee’s (DLCC) Board of Directors. Representative Abrams is one of 22 board members of legislative leaders who advocate the interests of Democratic state legislators nationally. She is the first Georgian to serve on the governing board in more than a decade. The DLCC works to elect members of the Democratic Party to state legislatures in the United States. In 2012, the DLCC raised millions to fund successful races across the country, including gains in 38 state legislative chambers across the country. The success of the Georgia House... Continue reading

The annual IKEA Soft Toys for Education Campaign is going strong! Running from November 4 through December 29, 2012, one euro ($1.30) will be donated to UNICEF and Save the Children for every IKEA soft toy sold, to help children around the world gain access to a quality education. Sweet, adorable soft toys range in price from 49 cents to $19.99, will delight and also be a great gift that gives back. Since the start of the Soft Toys for Education program in 2003, IKEA has raised more than $61 million, helping over 8 million children through 70 global programs.... Continue reading

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Are you searching for a more meaningful gift this holiday season? At IKEA, you can purchase a holiday present for the children in your life while helping kids around the world in need of a quality education. Now through December 29, 2012, for every IKEA Soft Toy or children’s book you buy, the IKEA Foundation will donate one euro ($1.30) to education programs worldwide. This year´s Soft Toys for Education campaign, aims to provide quality education to children living in poverty in developing countries. Since the campaign started in 2003, donations from the annual IKEA Soft Toy Campaign have totalled... Continue reading

By Curt Coulombe Ah, that famous quip from James Carville, the political strategist for President Clinton:“It is the economy stupid!” The point was that Americans tend to vote with their pocketbooks, and their perception of the economy really matters. When I ask some soon-to-be-college students how they ended up selecting... Continue reading

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The Fiscal Cliff that Everyone Is Talking About By Courtney D. Ward What in the world is a "fiscal cliff?" If you’re not too sure what is means, its best to know now. Dr. Thomas "Danny" Boston, Georgia Tech economics professor and CEO of EuQuant, states in his article, Understanding the Fiscal Cliff: Part I, “The fiscal cliff is a figurative expression designed to convey the economic pain that is likely to occur if the tax cuts and spending policies, put in place by Congress and the President to stimulate economic growth, all expire at one time.” The economic pain... Continue reading

By Roger Caldwell In the 2012 presidential election, 93% of African Americans voted for President Obama and the Democratic Party. The leaders in the African American community must borrow the Hispanics talking points, and say to the president, “We helped you now you help us.” There is no other organized political demographic that supported and delivered votes by over 90%. During the election and through the president’s first term, there were limited meetings with the Congressional Black Caucus, and very few meeting specifically geared to Black Businesses, the Physical State of Black America, the Health of Black America, the Black... Continue reading

SunTrust Bank, Atlanta Chairman, President and CEO Jenner Wood (far left) joined Operation HOPE and SunTrust executives for a photo after addressing the final class of the inaugural Entrepreneurial Training Program about strategies for accessing capital. Twenty-nine aspiring small business owners learned from local business leaders and successful entrepreneurs throughout the twelve week course offered at SunTrust. The bank has committed $1 million to the flagship HOPE Financial Dignity Center, which will house the Entrepreneurial Training Program along with additional financial education offerings. The Center, which will serve as a force for economic empowerment for the city’s under-served, is scheduled... Continue reading

{Only want the good stuff? We'll aggregate and update this link list throughout the day.} NEW! Obama's Victory Allows Nation to Reset {Gazelle Index} NEW! Three Election Myths Busted by Obama’s Re-Election {Bloomberg} President Obama's reelection: 12 takeaways {Politico} Super PACs, Outside Money Influenced, But Didn't Buy The 2012 Election {Huffington Post} Guess what? The polls (and Nate Silver) were right. {The Washington Post} Youth Vote 2012 Turnout: Exit Polls Show Greater Share Of Electorate Than In 2008 {Huffington Post} For The Record: Final Numbers From Florida, Ohio, Virginia {NPR} Obama second term: What it means for Africa {BBC} A... Continue reading