Capitalism for All: John Hope Bryant in Conversation with Arlan Hamilton
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Capitalism for All: John Hope Bryant in Conversation with Arlan Hamilton
Presented by Malik Books and PAFF
Join Malik Books for a powerful and timely evening with John Hope Bryant, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and founder, chairman and CEO of Operation HOPE, as he discusses his new book, Capitalism for All: Inclusive Economics and the Future-Proofing of America.
The conversation will be moderated by Arlan Hamilton, entrepreneur, investor, and bestselling author known for breaking barriers in venture capital and championing entrepreneurs who have historically been overlooked.
Together, Bryant and Hamilton will explore some of the most important economic questions facing our communities today: How do we create greater access to opportunity? How can financial literacy, entrepreneurship, ownership, and investment become tools for building lasting wealth? And how can capitalism work for more people—not just a select few?
This will be more than a book talk. It will be a thought-provoking conversation about economic empowerment, financial inclusion, entrepreneurship, ownership, opportunity, and the future of wealth in America.
Event Details
Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM ( Doors Open at 6 PM)
Location: Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Mall – The Bridge
Hosted by: Malik Books
Moderator: Arlan Hamilton
The evening will feature an engaging conversation with John Hope Bryant and Arlan Hamilton, followed by a book signing.
Whether you're an entrepreneur, business owner, student, community leader, investor, or simply interested in creating a stronger economic future for yourself and your community, this is a conversation you don't want to miss.
Come be part of a conversation about turning financial knowledge into economic power and creating opportunity for the next generation.
Presented by Malik Books & PAFF— Our Voice & Stories Matter.
Ticketed event includes Signed Book: Capitalism for All: Inclusive Economics and the Future-Proofing of America.
John Hope Bryant's New Book Reveals How Inclusive
Capitalism Can Restore American Prosperity and
Secure the Nation's Economic Future
Capitalism For All: Inclusive Economics and the Future-Proofing
of America Offers Revolutionary Framework for Rebuilding the
Middle Class and Revitalizing the American Dream.
January 21, 2026 (Hoboken, NJ) – John Hope Bryant, founder and CEO of Operation HOPE and
former vice-chairman of the President's Advisory Council on Financial Literacy, presents a transformative
vision for America's economic future in his forthcoming book Capitalism For All: Inclusive Economics
and the Future-Proofing of America, set to be published by Wiley on March 31, 2026.
Drawing on decades of frontline experience empowering underserved communities, Bryant
demonstrates how inclusive capitalism, not exclusionary policies, can restore the middle class, maintain
America's position as the world's leading economy, and ensure the American Dream remains achievable for all.
JOHN HOPE BRYANT FOUNDER & CEO, OPERATION HOPE | FOUNDER & CEO, BRYANT GROUP VENTURES
Forbes 250: Recognized Among the Greatest Self-Made Americans in History In April 2026, on the occasion of America’s 250th anniversary, Forbes recognized John Hope Bryant as one of the 250 Greatest Self-Made Americans—placing him at No. 145 alongside Oprah Winfrey, Dr. Dre, LeBron James, Magic Johnson, and Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor. The recognition required a Forbes Self-Made Score of 9 or 10 out of 10—measuring the distance traveled from an individual’s starting point to their ultimate achievement—and its final ranking encompassed financial success, obstacles overcome, and enduring impact. The recognition is significant not merely for the company it places Bryant in, but for what it represents: the movement of his public profile from niche categories of industry and community leadership to the mainstream of American achievement at the top of the mark—in the biggest economy in the world and the sole superpower on earth. Bryant is no longer being recognized as the most important person doing a particular kind of work. He is being recognized as one of the 250 most consequential self-made people in the nation’s 250-year history. The world caught up. He grew up in Compton, California—the same city that produced the recognition’s cover subject, Dr. Dre. He was homeless at eighteen. He started his first business, a neighborhood candy house, at ten. By twenty-one, he was running a private investment business. By twenty-six, in the immediate aftermath of the 1992 Los Angeles riots, that accumulated knowledge, conviction, and experience crystallized into Operation HOPE—transforming crisis into calling. Forbes will convene all 250 honorees in Philadelphia in June 2026 for the Forbes Self-Made 250 Celebration. Seven-Time Bestselling Author Bryant’s seventh book, Capitalism for All: Inclusive Economics and the Future-Proofing of America, was published by Wiley on March 31, 2026, and debuted as a national bestseller— reaching the Top 25 on the USA TODAY All Books list, the Top 10 on the USA TODAY Nonfiction list, and achieving #1 bestseller status across multiple Amazon categories. The book was selected as an Amazon Editors’ Pick and placed among Amazon’s Top 100 New Releases. It launched a national town hall series—the Capitalism for All Tour: Rebuilding the American Economic Ladder—which kicked off on April 1, 2026, at Clark Atlanta University before a capacity crowd, featuring a conversation with Ambassador Andrew Young, Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian, and financier and philanthropist Michael Milken. Bryant is one of the only Black thought leaders in the world today writing on economics and business leadership. His seven books include Capitalism for All, Financial Literacy for All, Up from Nothing, The Memo, How the Poor Can Save Capitalism, Love Leadership, and Banking on Our Future. His work spans three decades and has been translated into the language of policy, practice, and personal empowerment for millions of readers. “You cannot have a thriving democracy without a thriving middle class, and you cannot have a thriving middle class if a third of America is not fully participating in the economy.” — John Hope Bryant, Capitalism for All
Arlan Hamilton, founder at Backstage Capital, is a serial entrepreneur, author, and prolific speaker. She founded Backstage Capital in 2015 to invest in founders who are people of color, women and/or LGBTQ+. Since its founding, Backstage has raised $30 million and invested in more than 200 startups led by underestimated founders. Arlan has also co-founded several companies, including the new thrilling women’s sports league, 3XBA. Arlan published her debut book, “It’s About Damn Time,” in 2020, detailing her journey from homelessness to venture capital trailblazer. Arlan was the first non-celebrity Black woman to grace the cover of Fast Company magazine. Her latest book, “Your First Million: Why You Don’t Have To Be Born Into A Legacy Of Wealth To Leave One Behind”, shows how anyone can tap into new tools, platforms, and funding sources to get their million dollar idea off the ground. Arlan is a big proponent of paying it forward and supporting other underestimated people in the tech industry and beyond. She and her mother, Mrs. Earline Butler-Sims, have established scholarship programs for Black students at Oxford University, HBCU Dillard University, and Harvard Law, as well as establishing scholarships for Black pilots and inventors
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USD 37.14
