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Black Owned Banks and Credit Unions — Finding Your Community Lender USE
Discover the history and importance of Black-owned banks and credit unions. Learn how to find and use a community lender for your financial needs, including auto loan pre-approval.
Roosevelt Gist and Roosevelt make an honest, well-documented case for banking Black, from the first Black-owned banks in 1888 to the 24 Black-owned banks on the FDIC’s list as of March 2026. The episode shows listeners how to find a Black-owned bank or credit union in their own market and use it for an auto loan pre-approval.
What You Learn in This Episode:
Why the “six hours” statistic about Black dollars can’t be verified, and what the evidence actually shows
How Black-owned banks and credit unions are officially identified (FDIC and NCUA MDI lists)
What the research says about who MDIs lend to, and why you should still compare rates
A five-step framework for getting an auto loan pre-approval from a community lender
The story of Citizens Savings Bank and Trust, the oldest continuously operating African American bank in the U.S.
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The Black Bank That Survived the 1893 Panic #shorts
Despite the 1893 Panic, True Reformers, a Black-owned bank, was the only institution in Richmond to remain open, cashing every check.
During the financial panic of 1893, True Reformers, a Black-owned bank, was the sole institution in Richmond to remain operational, honoring every single check. #AutoNetwork
🔗 Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/JjNiyzGQjnA
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Discover how a Black community built their own bank from scratch after facing adversity. Their story is a powerful testament to resilience and economic empowerment.
A community’s resilience: After racial tensions forced a local branch to disband, the Black community learned a vital lesson: hold your own money. This led to the creation of their own bank. #AutoNetwork
🔗 Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/JjNiyzGQjnA
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Demystify your car warranty! Learn what’s covered, from batteries to roadside help, and drive with confidence. #CarWarranty #EVBattery
Understand your car’s warranty: 3yr/36k miles for bumpers, 8yr/100k for EV batteries. Includes courtesy transport, roadside assistance, and a first maintenance visit. #AutoNetwork
🔗 Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/H3v7rboC124
#CarWarranty #Automotive #EVBattery #RoadsideAssistance #CarTips
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Black-owned banks arose from necessity after the Freedman’s Savings Bank failed. They became a vital tool for financial equity and self-determination.
Born from necessity after the Freedman’s Savings Bank failed in 1874, Black-owned banks emerged to serve newly freed people. A fight for financial equity and self-determination. #AutoNetwork
🔗 Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/JjNiyzGQjnA
#BlackHistory #FinancialLiteracy #Banking #SocialJustice
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Car Review: Seat Comfort & Dashboard Glare Issues #shorts
Seat comfort and dashboard glare: The subtle signs of first-flight nerves. Watch the full review for more!
The subtle signs of first-flight nerves: a cushion that feels too short, a noticeable hesitation at takeoff, and the telling dashboard reflections on the windshield. #AutoNetwork
🔗 Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/jxHcleGKCuE
#FirstFlight #TravelAnxiety #Aviation #Takeoff
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134 Black-Owned Banks Founded: See How Many Remain Today! #shorts
134 Black-owned banks were founded between 1888 and 1934. See which ones remain today and the impact of their disappearance.
From 1888 to 1934, 134 Black-owned banks emerged. Today, a stark reality: only 24 stand. More than half vanished in less than two decades. A critical historical loss. #AutoNetwork
🔗 Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/JjNiyzGQjnA
#BlackBanks #FinancialHistory #EconomicJustice #Legacy
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