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Jesse Williams Says Black-Owned Greenwood Bank’s Mission ‘Made Sense’

November 21, 2020November 22, 2020Jacquelinne Mejia

The actor and activist joins the digital banking platform as an investor.

Rapper and activist Killer Mike speaks to Bernie Sanders supporters during a Sanders rally held at the Township Auditorium, Columbia, South Carolina - February 26, 2016. (Credit: Shutterstock)

Killer Mike’s New Black-Owned Digital Bank Flooded With Requests

October 12, 2020October 12, 2020Vannessa Jackson

The online banking service called Greenwood is tailored to the Black and Latinx communities.

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