The Freedman's Bank: How White Trustees Stole $3 Million From 61,000 Black Americans

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⚠️ “The Freedman’s Bank: How White Trustees Stole $3 Million From 61,000 Black Americans”

In this shocking and heartbreaking story, we uncover the untold tale of the Freedman’s Bank, a financial institution created after the Civil War to help newly freed Black Americans manage their money and build wealth. Established with good intentions, it quickly became a tool of exploitation. White trustees, entrusted with the responsibility of safeguarding the savings of over 61,000 Black Americans, instead stole an estimated $3 million—destroying the financial security of many families and denying them the opportunity to prosper after the devastation of slavery.

This story reveals the systematic theft that took place within the Freedman’s Bank and the lasting impact it had on the Black community in post-Civil War America.

💡 In this video, you’ll discover:
• The origins of the Freedman’s Bank and its initial mission to empower freed slaves
• How white trustees took advantage of the bank and stole millions from Black depositors
• The impact this theft had on the Black community’s financial stability
• The legacy of the Freedman’s Bank scandal and its role in the history of systemic racism

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