Let Us Put Our Money Together - The Founding of America's First Black Banks.
Entry/Object ID
2020.16.1
Scope and Content
Let Us Put Our Money Together - The Founding of America's First Black Banks, 2019. Written by Todd, Tim.
"The earliest banks in the United States formed to meet a public demand for capital that in turn became the catalyst for our then-emerging national economy. For the first African American banks, it was not only about serving as a source of credit for businesses and consumers, but also about providing training opportunities and jobs for African Americans, supporting economic development, and importantly, pride. These banks played a significant role in the fight for economic independence and opportunity."
