One United Bank officials launched their “Take a Knee” campaign with the unveiling of “Last Man Standing”, work by internationally acclaimed artist Addonis Parker.
Officials at One United Bank said they are “proud to announce” the recent winners of the “I Got Bank Essay and Art Contest”. The ten awardees, ages 12 and under, each received a $1000 savings account for submitting a winning essay or piece of art on financial literacy. The contest is part of One United’s larger initiative to educate youth and adults about smart money management. OneUnited Bank also recently launched its Financial Education Center with online playlists on Financial Basics, Major Life Decisions, Starting a Career, Small Business and Preventing Elder Fraud. The winners were: Dontaye Ball Jr., 11, San Francisco, CA, Ziontaye Ball, 11, San Francisco,
One United Bank owner Teri Williams will be in Los Angeles Saturday, June 2, for the institution’s eighth annual “I Got Bank” book giveaway, an event aimed at getting children of color on the road to financial literacy and health.
After 50 years, the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. lives on through the legacy of Unity Bank and Trust, the current work of OneUnited Bank and all Black banks. We are honored to carry the torch…and recognize the importance of passing the baton from “bank in” to #BankBlack.
9-year-old Kinyah Bean presents Black Girl Magic and Black Excellence at book signing in the Crenshaw district.
Watch as BlackMoneyMattersLA partners with OneUnited Bank to discuss with community members the importance of the “Black Dollar” Owner/President and COO of OneUnited Bank Teri Williams shares how we can all make a difference.
Reporter: Brittany K. Jackson
Many leaders involved in the movement have begun to advocate opening a bank account in a Black-owned bank to show solidarity and empower the community by recycling dollars within the Black community.
