The Amir Visa Debit Card ~ a partnership between OneUnited Bank and #BlackLivesMatter to celebrate Black History Month and organize Black America's $1.2 Trillion in spending power |
In Celebration Of Black History Month OneUnited Bank Partners w/ #BlackLivesMatter To Organize Black America's Spending Power And Launch The "Amir" Card
A historic partnership has been born between OneUnited Bank, the largest Black owned bank in the country, and #BlackLivesMatter to organize the $1.2 trillion in spending power of Black America and launch the "Amir" card during Black History Month.
Both OneUnited Bank and
#BlackLivesMatter are strong advocates for the empowerment of Black
people, and have taken special care to communicate this focus through
their messaging and their work.
#BlackLivesMatter was sparked by the acquittal of the killer of 17 year-old Trayvon Martin
and founded in 2013 as a rallying cry to decree that while every human
life matters, it is the constant devaluing of Black life that must come
to the forefront of social issues. #BlackLivesMatter works to end
state-sanctioned violence against Black people and to vision and build
the kind of world in which we want to live. #BlackLivesMatter is
committed to mobilizing Black people and allies to engage in social
action that will create a just and peaceful society.
OneUnited Bank launched the #BankBlack Challenge
after the summer of 2016 when America's Black community galvanized in
response to tragic events via social media, text messaging and word of
mouth, answering the call to move their money from traditional banks to
Black owned banks, like OneUnited Bank. The #BankBlack movement
intensified when Rapper Killer Mike
implored the Black community to deploy a portion of its financial
resources to make a tangible difference during a town hall meeting on
BET and MTV. Celebrities such as Solange, Jesse Williams, Alicia Keys, Beyonce, Queen Latifah, and others have joined the conversation urging Black people to move their money to Black owned banks.
Amir was originally painted by the acclaimed artist, Addonis Parker and was revealed during OneUnited's #BankBlack event in Miami in June 2016.
Nationwide response has been so positive the Bank knew it needed to put
the power of "Amir" in the hands of Black America. The Amir Visa Debit
Card symbolizes the continued fight for justice and the power of the
Black community's dollars. Yes…#BlackMoneyMatters #BlackLivesMatter.
"We are honored to announce
this partnership with #BlackLivesMatter during Black History Month to
focus on our future," said OneUnited Bank President & Chief
Operating Officer, Teri Williams. We
can empower our community by organizing our spending power to support
social and economic justice. The #BankBlack movement and the "Amir" Visa
debit card provide important tools to garner our spending power and
channel it back into our community to #BuyBlack and make America
great…for us."
Everyone who receives an Amir Visa debit card will receive communication on how to use their card to donate to #BlackLivesMatter!
"Black economic power is a
critical piece of the Black freedom struggle. Our partnership with
OneUnited Bank during Black History Month honors the legacy of freedom
fighters who walked before us, like Ida B. Wells, the architects of Black Wall Street in Tulsa, Oklahoma,
and others who encouraged us to utilize our dollars intentionally as a
means of making ourselves, our families and our communities strong,"
said Dr. Melina Abdullah,
organizer with Black Lives Matter and one of its original members.
"This partnership is an important step towards building #BlackFutures
and harnessing our collective economic power," added Funmilola Fagbamila, also an original member of Black Lives Matter.
During Black History Month, iconic leaders such as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
are lauded for their contributions to the Civil Rights Movement. During
Dr. King's last speech before the morning of his death, he preached for
the boycotting of businesses that had racist and discriminatory
practices, and instead moving dollars to Black businesses. This
partnership between OneUnited Bank and #BlackLivesMatter will strengthen
the call to action for social justice by also focusing on economic
empowerment.
ONEUNITED BANK:
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). Its mission is to provide affordable financial services to support economic development in urban communities and maintain superior financial performance to maximize shareholder value. OneUnited is an FDIC insured bank and an equal housing lender.
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). Its mission is to provide affordable financial services to support economic development in urban communities and maintain superior financial performance to maximize shareholder value. OneUnited is an FDIC insured bank and an equal housing lender.
SOURCE OneUnited Bank
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