UP FROM NOTHING: The Untold Story of Baseball Icon Hank Aaron Featured at the 2017 HOPE Global Forum
Staff Report From Metro Atlanta CEO
Monday, April 10th, 2017
Global financial dignity and economic empowerment nonprofit Operation HOPE, Inc. announced the addition of a special session featuring two global legends at the 2017 HOPE Global Forum. "UP FROM NOTHING: The Untold Story of Hank Aaron," will be presented as a conversation between Ambassador Andrew Young, civil rights icon and chairman of the Andrew J. Young Foundation, and baseball Hall of Famer Hank Aaron. The HOPE Global Forum, now the largest and most prominent gathering of leaders in the world focused exclusively on financial inclusion and the empowerment of the poor, will be held in Atlanta, April 10-12 at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis.
"We are honored to have Hank Aaron and Ambassador Andrew Young participate in this special session at our Annual Meeting," said John Hope Bryant, founder, chairman and CEO of Operation HOPE. "Hank Aaron's powerful story of perseverance, courage and hard work is an inspiration for us all."
Born Henry Louis Aaron, the baseball icon, nicknamed "Hammerin' Hank," is widely regarded as one of the greatest hitters in the history of the sport, and continues to hold many of baseball's most distinguished records today. In his years since playing, Aaron has thrived in business.
The session will be held on April 11 at 4 p.m. EDT as part of Forum programming. Individuals not in attendance can access the Facebook Live broadcast @HopeGlobalForum
With the theme "Uplifting the Invisible Class," the 2017 HOPE Global Forum will challenge over 3,200 delegates from more than 25 countries to outline a vision for a new, global economy—where the poor, underserved and dislocated middle class are viewed as untapped assets for entrepreneurship, job creation and economic growth. This year's speakers include Ajay Banga, President and CEO, Mastercard; The Honorable Vicente Fox, 55th President of Mexico; Arianna Huffington, Founder and CEO, Thrive Global; Max Levchin, Co-Founder, PayPal; Luke Marklin, General Manager, Uber; The Honorable Kasim Reed, Mayor, City of Atlanta; Walter Robb, Co-CEO, Whole Foods; William H. Rogers, Jr., Chairman and CEO, SunTrust Banks, Inc.; Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz, Chair and President, Charles Schwab Foundation; Valerie Williams, Diversity Program Manager, Airbnb; and Jane Wurwand, Founder and Chief Visionary, Dermalogica.
Registration details and information on session topics and speakers is accessible at www.hopeglobalforums.org