“A race that is solely dependent upon another for its economic existence sooner or later dies” Marcus Garvey Now more than ever it our responsibility to be the commanders of our own economic fate. Supporting non-melanated banks have been the norm and will not change in the near future. Humans by default are creatures of habit, however, we do posses the ability to add to our currently situation. With that being said, I feel that we have an obligation to support the banking institutions that are in and support our communities. A few ways to support: 1. Open an account for your children and explain the importance or supporting Black financial institutions. 2. Open and additional account for yourself and family. Get to know the people at these local Banks. 3. If you own a business transfer your business accounts to a Black owned institution. 4. Tell a friend who don’t have a bank account and encourage them to open an account. 5. Close your current accounts at other institutions and transfer that money to a Black own Bank or credit union. 6. Encourage your church, lodge, fraternity, sorority, or any organization that you may be a part of to open an account at one of these institutions Like I said before, I understand that change is hard and where our money is concerned, the uncertainty makes reconfiguring your normal way of doing things that much more difficult. We become use to the commercial banking institutions, they have large advertising machines, and have been a well-known comfort since we were old enough to open our first account. However, I would like to say this, all of the well known and commercial institutions had to start somewhere. Many of the Banks and Credit Unions listed have been around for years and even decades. Most of these institutions have a storied history of serving a need in our communities when there were no other options. So, I say to you, Support those who support you. Support the Banks and Credit unions in your neighborhood. Support your family and yourself, by supporting them. There are already over 35 African-American owned banks and credit unions in the United States where you can put your money if you find these type of efforts for financial stability and reinvestment in the Black community important.
Check out the list below!
*Sourced from watchedtheyard.com
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Commemorated Annually on June 19th, Junetheenth is the oldest known celebration of the end of slavery in the U.S. The emancipation proclamation, issued by President Abraham Lincoln on Sep 22, 1862, announced "That on the 1st day of January, A.D. 1863, All persons held as slaves within any state... in rebellion against the U.S. shall be the, thenceforward abd forever free." However, it would take the civil war and passage of the 13th Amendment to the consitution to end the brutal institution of African American Slavery.
After the Civil war ended in April 1865 most slaves in Texas were still unaware of their freedom. This began to change when union troops arrived in Galveston. Maj Gen. Gordon Granger, commanding officer, district of Texas, from his headquarters in the Osterman building (Strand and 22nd st.), Read 'General Order No. 3' on June 19, 1865. The order stated "The people of Texas are informed that in accordance with a proclamation from the executive of the United States, all slave are free. This involves and absolute equality of personal rights and rights of property between former masters and slaves." with this notice, reconstruction era Texas began. Freed African American observed "Emancipation Day", as it was first known, as early as 1866 in Galveston. As community gatherings grew across Texas, celebrations included parades, prayer, singing, and reading of the proclamation. In the mid-20th century, community celebrations gave way to the more private commemorations. A re-emergence of public observance help Juneteenth become a state holiday in 1979. Initially observed in Texas, this landmar event's legacy is evident today by worldwide commemorations that celebrate freedom and the triumph of the human spirit. Note: this information was found online from an unknown source so credit cannot be given. Twenty Five years ago Minister Louis Farrakhan put out a clarion call to the Black men of America. Unheard of at the time, Minister Farrakhan wanted One Million Men to gather around the National Mall in Washington DC. to protest, be enlighteded and receive a way forward for Black Americans. More than one million men and women of all colors, mostly Black but all races and creeds participated in this historic event.
Given the state of America something drastic is needed to nail home the protest and pin into place the awareness and recognition that Black Lives Matter. On June 14th, 2020. There will be another Million Man March held in Columbia SC. I for one will be there dressed to the nines with a Black fist raised ready to answer the call, make history, make a change in America |
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