Make your money do more
for Black communities
When you do business with a Black-owned financial institution, you’re not just supporting a single organization—you’re supporting the broader Black community and helping businesses, homeowners, and individuals secure the resources they need to thrive.
WHY BANKING BLACK MATTERS
A history of inequality brought us here
Throughout history, Black communities have been forced to live with limited access to financial services and capital. In the absence of major banks, Black-owned banks and credit unions have proven to be a vital resource—connecting to indicators like poverty and income, education levels, and homeownership. By strengthening these institutions, we can create the change that Black communities need.
There's power in numbers
1%
of loans from non-Black community banks are made to Black borrowers.
67%
of loans from Black-owned banks are made to Black borrowers.
59%
of Black-owned banks have branches in Black communities.
Take action
There's no wrong way to start banking Black
Joining the movement isn’t all or nothing. You can move at your own pace, and whether that means switching banks entirely, starting a secondary savings, opening a credit card, taking out a loan, or simply spreading the word, there’s a way that everyone can take action without going out of their comfort zone.
What you can do right now
Who we are
The people pushing for progress
In 2016, a group of like-minded activists met on Twitter, united by the shared vision of supporting the #BankBlack movement. Today they’re the team behind the COWRIE Initiative, which leads BankBlackUSA—an independent activation with a mission to promote financial advocacy in Black communities, and build upon the work of past generations to help close the racial wealth gap.
Partner with us
We’re at our best when we work together
Leveling the playing field for Black communities is no small task. In order to create meaningful change, we need to work together—and we’re always looking for new groups, individuals, and organizations to partner with to make that happen.
