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Tuesday, February 2, 2021
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- OneUnited Bank, the largest Black owned bank and first and only Black owned digital bank in the country and Visa are proud to announce for Black History Month the OneTransaction Campaign to close the racial wealth gap.
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- LOS ANGELES, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- OneUnited Bank, the largest Black owned bank and first and only Black owned digital bank in the country and Visa are proud to announce for Black History Month the OneTransaction Campaign to close the racial wealth gap.
- More importantly, OneUnited Bank encourages all Black Americans to focus on One Transaction in 2021 that will increase their net worth.
- The #OneTransaction Campaign encourages Black families to select One Transaction to accomplish in 2021 and provides action steps to accomplish that transaction.
- OneUnited Bank is the premier bank for urban communities, the largest Black-owned bank, the first Black internet bank and a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI).
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Wednesday, October 14, 2020
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --OneUnited Bank, the largest Black owned bank in the country, is proud to announce that it has achieved a milestone of over 100,000 customers.
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- LOS ANGELES, Oct. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --OneUnited Bank, the largest Black owned bank in the country, is proud to announce that it has achieved a milestone of over 100,000 customers.
- In 2016 due to the spate of murders of Black men, rapper and activist Killer Mike urged Black America to move their money to a Black owned bank, spawning the #BankBlack movement.
- OneUnited Bank customers can now utilize Green Dot to deposit cash on the go (reloading) including Reload @ the Register, Walmart Rapid Reload and MoneyPak!
- OneUnited Bank is the premier bank for urban communities, the largest Black-owned bank, the first Black internet bank and a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI).
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Thursday, September 3, 2020
The $10 million deposit signals an increase in corporate support for Black businesses.
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- The $10 million deposit signals an increase in corporate support for Black businesses.
- With this sizable deposit and support, Biogen leads by example, understanding that national corporate support for Black-owned businesses is good for America.
- "For Biogen, this deposit is one of many ways we aredelivering on our enhanced Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategy.
- "OneUnited Bank actively supports social justice movements including #BlackLivesMatter , #TakeAKnee , the #1619Project and the incredibly successful #BlackOutDay2020 ," says Kevin Cohee, Chairman and CEO of OneUnited Bank.
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Tuesday, September 1, 2020
BOSTON, Sept. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- OneUnited Bank, the largest Black-owned bank in the U.S., is proud to announce the winners of its 10th annual "I Got Bank!
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- BOSTON, Sept. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- OneUnited Bank, the largest Black-owned bank in the U.S., is proud to announce the winners of its 10th annual "I Got Bank!
- For the first time, there were 5 winners who submitted art, matching 5 winners who submitted essays on financial literacy.
- youth essay & art contest is part of a larger OneUnited Bank initiative to make financial literacy a core value of the Black community.
- To learn more about past I Got Bank winners, please visit the OneUnited Bank Financial Literacy Blog .
LOS ANGELES, July 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Blackout Coalition, in partnership with OneUnited Bank, is proud to announce the success of #BlackOutDay2020.
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- LOS ANGELES, July 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Blackout Coalition, in partnership with OneUnited Bank, is proud to announce the success of #BlackOutDay2020.
- Calvin Martyr, one of the founders of The Blackout Coalition, stated, "Black America and its allies can and will use our spending power to demonstrate that today is a new day in America.
- Across the nation, America is mourning the deaths of too many innocent Black people who have been killed by racism.
- OneUnited Bank is the premier bank for urban communities, the largest Black-owned bank, the first Black internet bank and a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI).
LOS ANGELES, June 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --OneUnited Bank, the largest Black owned bank in the country, is proud to support #BlackOutDay2020 , a national financial movement happening on Tuesday, July 7, 2020.
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- LOS ANGELES, June 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --OneUnited Bank, the largest Black owned bank in the country, is proud to support #BlackOutDay2020 , a national financial movement happening on Tuesday, July 7, 2020.
- The movement recognizes the need foreconomic solidarity and requests that not one Black person in America spend a dollar outside of black owned businesses on July 7th.
- In 2016, the #BankBlack and # BuyBlack Movement began with a simple text and call to action from Killer Mike to Black America to move its money to Black owned banks.
- OneUnited Bank is the premier bank for urban communities, the largest Black-owned bank, the first Black internet bank and a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI).
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Wednesday, April 29, 2020
LOS ANGELES, April 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- OneUnited Bank, the largest Black owned bank in the country, is proud to announce the launch of its Small Business Administration Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).
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- LOS ANGELES, April 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- OneUnited Bank, the largest Black owned bank in the country, is proud to announce the launch of its Small Business Administration Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).
- The Paycheck Protection Program is part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and EconomicSecurityAct (CARES Act) that provides forgivable small business loans tosupportpayroll and certain other expenses.
- OneUnited Bank stepped in for the second round to ensure greater access to PPP for Black businesses.
- OneUnited Bank is the premier bank for urban communities, the largest Black-owned bank, the first Black internet bank and a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI).
BOSTON, April 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --In celebration of NationalFinancial Literacy Month, OneUnited Bank, the nation's largest black-owned bank, is proud to announce its 10th Annual "I Got Bank!"
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- BOSTON, April 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --In celebration of NationalFinancial Literacy Month, OneUnited Bank, the nation's largest black-owned bank, is proud to announce its 10th Annual "I Got Bank!"
- National Financial Literacy Contest where ten children will win a $1,000 savings account.
- To support families who are home schooling their children due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the Bank is offering a free "I Got Bank" E-Book.
- The Bank will choose ten winners and award each winner a $1,000 savings account at OneUnited Bank by August 31, 2020.
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Harriet MIAMI, March 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --OneUnited Bank, the largest Black owned bank in America, will air "The Unveiling: The Story Behind the Harriet Tubman Card" on March 10th at 6 PM EST in celebration of Harriet Tubman Day .
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- MIAMI, March 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --OneUnited Bank, the largest Black owned bank in America, will air "The Unveiling: The Story Behind the Harriet Tubman Card" on March 10th at 6 PM EST in celebration of Harriet Tubman Day .
- The recent criticism over the OneUnited Bank limited-edition Harriet Tubman Card presents an important opportunity for a conversation about Harriet Tubman's economic empowerment legacy.
- In 1858, Harriet Tubman bought her home in Auburn, New York, for $1,200 to provide a safe place for her family.
- OneUnited Bank ( www.oneunited.com )is the largestBlack-owned bank in America, the first Black internet bank, a Minority Depository Institution and aCommunity Development Financial Institution(CDFI).
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Thursday, February 13, 2020
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Visa Debit LOS ANGELES, Feb. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- OneUnited Bank, the largest Black owned bank in America, introduces the new limited-edition Harriet Tubman Card in celebration of Black History Month.
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- LOS ANGELES, Feb. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- OneUnited Bank, the largest Black owned bank in America, introduces the new limited-edition Harriet Tubman Card in celebration of Black History Month.
- The Harriet Tubman Visa Debit Card is the first limited edition card offered by OneUnited Bank and will only be available in 2020.
- Anyone who obtains the limited-edition Harriet Tubman Card in 2020 can carry the card design for life.
- OneUnited Bank ( www.oneunited.com )is the largestBlack-owned bank in America, the first Black internet bank, a Minority Depository Institution and aCommunity Development Financial Institution(CDFI).
