On this day, the Independence Bank of Chicago was officially organized, becoming one of the largest Black-owned banks in the United States. Founded to serve the financial needs of the Black community, it played a critical role in providing loans, mortgages, and other banking services during a time when mainstream financial institutions often denied access to African Americans. The bank symbolized economic empowerment and self-determination during the Civil Rights Movement.
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