As we continue our journey to economic empowerment through the development of I Am Black Business, it is becoming more evident that there are several ways to keep money in our community. Becoming more aware and supporting black owned businesses can seem somewhat overwhelming; however, using our directory and having the right mindset are key to developing a lifestyle of supporting black owned businesses on a regular basis.
One stepping stone that I plan to personally take is switching some of my banking accounts (possibly all later) to a black owned bank. Supporting a bank that has our community in its best interest is a no brainer.
Black Bank Initiative has some great content which includes a list of black owned banks across the country. We will of course work to verify the current status of the banks and add them to our directory. The team will continue to also share great content from other organizations via our social media accounts so be sure to follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook, add us to a circle on Google Plus, and follow us on Instagram.