The Savings Bank of the Order of True Reformers opened its doors in Richmond, Virginia, becoming the first Black-owned and operated bank in the United States to be chartered and successfully run independently. Founded by Rev. William Washington Browne, the bank served as a symbol of Black economic empowerment during the post-Reconstruction era, offering financial services, home loans, and support to African American communities facing racial discrimination from mainstream banks.
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