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Annual List Recognizes the Best of the Best Industry-Leading Companies in the Nation Boston, MA – December 3, 2024– OneUnited Bank, the nation’s largest Black
Special recognition highlights Bank’s commitment to empowering underserved communities through innovative technology Boston, MA – November 12, 2024 – The nation’s largest Black owned bank,
National livestream event featuring leaders in diversity, social justice, politics, and finance Miami, FL- September 30, 2024 – The Power Shift is an interactive livestream
2024 Entries Reveal Themes Of Leadership and Hope Boston, MA (August 30, 2024) – OneUnited Bank, the largest Black-owned bank in the U.S., is proud
MIAMI – July 10, 2024 – OneUnited Bank, the nation’s largest Black owned bank and Florida’s only Black owned bank, is thrilled to support the 2024 South Florida HBCU Picnic on Saturday July 13th, 2024, 2:00 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Florida Memorial University located at 15800 N.W. 42nd Avenue, Miami Gardens, FL, 33054. Given the outsize educational impact of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), OneUnited Bank is a proud sponsor of the HBCU Picnic, which brings together the vibrant HBCU and Divine 9 communities and supports the HBCU Scholarship Fund.
Miami, FL – (June 11, 2024) –In honor of Juneteenth—the federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S—OneUnited Bank, the nation’s largest Black-owned bank, proudly unveils the OneLove™ Card TV commercial campaign, which symbolizes the Bank’s unwavering commitment to love, belonging and freedom.
MIAMI – April 5, 2024 – OneUnited Bank, the only Black bank in Florida and the nation’s largestBlack owned bank, is proud to present a Free Community Food Giveaway on Saturday April 13,2024, 10:00am until supplies last, at OneUnited Bank, 3275 N.W. 79th Street, Miami, FL 33147, in collaboration with the Joshua’s Heart Foundation (JHF), a not-for-profit, youth run organization dedicated to the fight against global hunger and poverty on a global level. OneUnited Bank will also promote its I Got Bank Youth Financial Literacy Contest for children at the event.
Boston, MA – April 9, 2024 – In celebration of National Financial Literacy Month, OneUnited Bank, thenation’s largest Black-owned bank, is proud to announce its 14th Annual “I Got Bank!” National FinancialLiteracy Contest, where ten children will win a $1,000 savings account. To make financial literacy a corevalue for children, the Bank is offering a free “I Got Bank” E-Book.
LOS ANGELES – February 29, 2024 – To round out the celebration of Black History Month, City National Bank is proud to deposit $10 million of its capital into OneUnited Bank, the only Black-owned bank in California and the largest Black-owned bank in the nation. With the investment, City National and OneUnited will launch a comprehensive program aimed at bolstering economic development in historically underserved minority populations across Southern California.
Miami, FL – (February 13, 2024) – In a world that seems increasingly divided, OneUnited Bank®, the nation’s largest Black-owned bank, proudly introduces the OneLove™ Card. This card is not just a financial tool but a beacon of unity, symbolizing the Bank’s unwavering commitment to fostering love, belonging, and understanding within the Black community and across the nation during Black History Month.
Boston, MA (October 26, 2023) – OneUnited Bank, the nation’s largest Black-owned bank, unveils WiseOne® Insights, a revolutionary financial wellness companion. This groundbreaking AI-driven tool is designed to guide, inform, and protect individuals by leveraging financial literacy. WiseOne Insights aims to improve financial wellness across the nation, while striving to close the racial wealth gap.
Boston, MA (August 31, 2023) – OneUnited Bank, the largest Black-owned bank in the U.S., is proud to announce the winners of its 13th annual “I Got Bank! Youth Essay & Art Contest.” Each of the ten (10) youth winners are awarded a $1,000 savings account.
Boston, MA – April 26, 2023 – In celebration of National Superhero Day, OneUnited Bank, the nation’s largest black-owned bank, is proud to announce its collaboration with Marvel Comics and Visa, Inc to provide a free custom comic book (featuring Black Panther and Shuri) in its branches on April 28, 2023 and a digital version of the comic book to all participants in its 13th Annual “I Got Bank!” National Financial Literacy Contest.
Boston, MA – April 4, 2023 – In celebration of National Financial Literacy Month, OneUnited Bank, the nation’s largest black-owned bank, is proud to announce its 13th Annual “I Got Bank!” National Financial Literacy Contest where ten children will win a $1,000 savings account. To make financial literacy a core value of the Black community, the Bank is offering a free “I Got Bank” E-Book.
Los Angeles, CA – (January 24, 2023) OneUnited Bank is proud to announce its new Empowerment Network, with more surcharge free ATMs than any other bank in the country. A historic moment on the eve of Black History Month, the nation’s largest Black owned bank launches the nation’s largest surcharge free ATM network.
Los Angeles, CA – September 13, 2022 OneUnited Bank is proud to announce its inclusion in “The Shift”, a new branded video series by Salesforce (NYSE: CRM) and NBCUniversal, showing how seven high-growth organizations took on digital transformation during heavy market headwinds – and made it through. “The Shift” will premiere with the OneUnited Bank episode on Sept. 17th, 2022 at 2:30 pm ET on CNBC and will stream exclusively on CNBC.com, Peacock, and Salesforce+. The episode will be available to stream on Salesforce+ and CNBC.com on Monday September 19th, 2022. On Oct. 3, the series will debut on Peacock.
Miami, FL (September 10, 2022) – OneUnited Bank, the largest Black-owned bank in the U.S., is proud to announce Antavia Williams as the winner of the #OneUnitedJingle Contest, who will receive the $5,000 prize. Out of scores of entries nationwide, the winning jingle was chosen because it shares the OneUnited Bank story with a soulful, catchy, timeless tune. The winning jingle will be used in an upcoming national media campaign.
Boston, MA (September 1, 2022) – OneUnited Bank, the largest Black-owned bank in the U.S., is proud to announce the winners of its 12th annual “I Got Bank! Youth Essay & Art Contest.” Each of the ten (10) youth winners are awarded a $1,000 savings account.
OneUnited Bank, the nation’s largest Black-owned bank, joins with Lendistry, a Black-led fintech, to provide small business loans to OneUnited Bank customers.
In celebration of National Financial Literacy Month, OneUnited Bank, the nation’s largest black-owned bank, is proud to announce its 12th Annual “I Got Bank!” National Financial Literacy Contest where ten children will win a $1,000 savings account. To make financial literacy a core value of the Black community, the Bank is offering a free “I Got Bank” E-Book.
Los Angeles, CA – (February 23, 2022) – OneUnited Bank, the largest Black owned bank, announces the opening of its new state of the art branch in Compton, California on February 28, 2022. The Bank is excited to honor its roots and renew its long-term commitment to the City of Compton.
For Black History Month, OneUnited Bank, the largest Black owned bank and first digital bank in the country, launches the OneTransaction Podcast to close the racial wealth gap.
Boston, MA – (January 11, 2022) – OneUnited Bank, the largest Black owned bank in America, introduces , a small dollar, short term loan program to help customers better manage their money. Easy access, with no credit check, CashPlease allows customers to avoid predatory payday loans and overdraft penalties.
OneUnited Bank, the largest Black owned bank in America, is sponsoring Le Art Noir on December 2, 2021 and will purchase the first From Paris with Love non-fungible token (NFT) created by internationally acclaimed artist Addonis Parker, which pays tribute to renowned entertainer and civil rights activist Josephine Baker. The From Paris With Love NFT collection will premiere at the Le Art Noir event during Miami’s Art Basel week.
Los Angeles, CA – (October 26, 2021) – OneUnited Bank, the largest Black owned bank in America, introduces the Greenwood Card in celebration of the New Black Wall Street.
OneUnited Bank, the largest Black-owned bank in the U.S., is proud to announce the winners of its 11th annual “I Got Bank! Youth Essay & Art Contest.” Each of the ten (10) youth winners are awarded a $1,000 savings account.
OneUnited Bank, the largest Black-owned bank and first and only Black-owned digital bank in the country, is proud to announce Fidelity Investments® as co-sponsor of the OneTransaction Conference.
OneUnited Bank, the nation’s largest black-owned bank, is proud to announce its 11th Annual “I Got Bank!” National Financial Literacy Contest where ten children will win a $1,000 savings account. To support families who are home schooling their children due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the Bank is offering a free “I Got Bank” E-Book.
OneUnited Bank, the largest Black owned bank and first and only Black owned digital bank in the country is proud to announce in honor of Financial Literacy Month that Professor Mehrsa Baradaran has joined the All-Star Presenters for the OneTransaction Conference.
neUnited Bank, the largest Black owned bank and first and only Black owned digital bank in America, is proud to announce Emmy award winning actress and author Tiffany Haddish has joined the All-Star Presenters at the free OneTransaction Virtual Financial Conference, co-sponsored by Visa.
Focusing on Closing the Racial Wealth Gap Los Angeles, CA – February 23, 2021 – OneUnited Bank, the largest Black owned bank and first and
OneUnited Bank, the largest Black owned bank and first and only Black owned digital bank in the country and Visa are proud to announce for Black History Month the OneTransaction Campaign to close the racial wealth gap.
OneUnited Bank, the largest Black owned bank in the country, is proud to announce that it has achieved a milestone of over 100,000 customers.
OneUnited Bank, the largest Black-owned bank in America, today announced that Biogen Inc. (Nasdaq: BIIB), a global biotechnology company, is investing $10 million to support the cutting-edge fintech’s focus on Black economic empowerment.
OneUnited Bank, the largest Black-owned bank in the U.S., is proud to announce the winners of its 10th annual I Got Bank! Youth Essay and Art Contest.
The Blackout Coalition, in partnership with OneUnited Bank, is proud to announce the success of #BlackOutDay2020.
OneUnited Bank, the largest Black owned bank in the country, is proud to support #BlackOutDay2020, a national financial movement happening on Tuesday, July 7, 2020
Los Angeles, CA – April 29, 2020 – OneUnited Bank, the largest Black owned bank in the country, is proud to announce the launch of its Small Business Administration Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)
For National Financial Literacy Month, OneUnited Bank, the nation’s largest black-owned bank, is proud to announce its 10th Annual “I Got Bank!” Financial Literacy Contest
Miami, FL – (March 9, 2020) – OneUnited Bank, the largest Black-owned bank in America, will air “The Unveiling: The Story Behind the Harriet Tubman Card” on March 10th at 6 PM EST in celebration of Harriet Tubman Day.
Celebrates Black History Month with Tubman’s Legacy of Freedom Los Angeles, CA – (February 13, 2020) – OneUnited Bank, the largest Black owned bank in
Miami, FL – January 29, 2020 – Once again, OneUnited Bank, the largest Black bank in the country, is focused on closing the racial wealth
Bank Launches Plan to Close the Racial Wealth Gap Boston, MA – October 10, 2019 – OneUnited Bank, the largest Black-owned bank in America announces
Participation in the Contest Reached 9-Year High Boston, MA (September 3, 2019) – OneUnited Bank, the largest Black-owned bank in the U.S., is proud to
Boston, MA – July 17, 2020 – The Greater Grove Hall Main Streets has announced OneUnited Bank as its 2019 Business of the Year. OneUnited
OneUnited Bank President & Owner Teri Williams, author of “I Got Bank! What My Granddad Taught Me About Money” (Beckham), will give away signed copies of her book in Miami, Los Angeles, and Boston.
For National Financial Literacy Month, OneUnited Bank, the nation’s largest black-owned bank, is proud to announce its 9th Annual “I Got Bank!” Financial Literacy Contest where ten children will win a $1,000 savings account.
Los Angeles, CA – (March 19, 2019) – OneUnited Bank, the largest Black owned bank in America, introduces its new Queen Visa Debit Card as part of its Royalty Campaign.
Celebrates New Kings and Queens in Royalty Campaign Los Angeles, CA (February 7, 2019) – In celebration of Black History Month, OneUnited Bank, the largest
Miami,FL (October 25, 2018) – In an unprecedented move, OneUnited Bank, the largest Black owned bank in America, unveils the “Take A Knee” Campaign with
Bank President Teri Williams’ Book, “I Got Bank” was Inspiration to Promote Financial Literacy for Youth Boston, MA (August 31, 2018) – OneUnited Bank is
Bank addresses national outcry of support for immigrant communities currently under siege Boston, MA – June 26, 2018 – In celebration of Immigrant Heritage Month,
Miami, FL on May 5th, Boston, MA on May 19th, Los Angeles, CA on June 2nd Boston, MA – April 26, 2018 – OneUnited Bank,
Ten Middle School Age Children Are Eligible to Win $1,000 for Essays or Art! Boston, MA – February 26, 2018 – OneUnited Bank, the nation’s
“Make Black History Now Sends Economic Message to 30 Million Black Americans” Boston, MA – January 31, 2018 – OneUnited Bank, the largest Black owned
Diddy, Kevin Hart, Cardi B., Eminem, DJ Khaled, will.i.am, Ludacris Donated Hundreds of Thousands Boston, MA – November 21, 2017 – On November 16, 2017,
Joblogues Podcast Provides Opportunity to Promote Financial Literacy September 13, 2017 – Boston, MA – OneUnited Bank, the largest Black owned bank and first Black
Bank President Teri Williams’ Book, “I Got Bank” used to Promote Financial Literacy for Youth Boston, MA (August 31, 2017) – OneUnited Bank is proud
Boston, MA – August 21, 2017 – OneUnited Bank, the largest Black owned bank in the country, has won a $227,000 award from the U.S.
To Increase Home Ownership in Urban Communities August 14, 2017 – Boston – On August 15, 2017 at 7 PM EDT, OneUnited Bank, the largest
Unveiled in July 2015, Thunder & Enlightening Foretells the Tumultuous Summer 2016 MIAMI, FL – July 11, 2017 – In the summer of 2015, OneUnited
In Celebration of Juneteenth and One Year Anniversary of the #BankBlack Movement May 17, 2017 – Los Angeles – On Saturday June 17, 2017 at
Los Angeles, CA – March 27, 2017 – OneUnited Bank joins with #BlackLivesMatter to establish a trust for the child of Wakiesha Wilson, who died
Ten Middle School Age Children Are Eligible to Win $1,000 for Essays or Art! Boston, MA – March 20, 2017 – OneUnited Bank, the nation’s
– Thursday March 16th, 2017, 5:30PM EST on Facebook Live from OneUnited Bank – Miami – March 14, 2017 – On Thursday March 16th, 2017
LOS ANGELES, CA – February 7, 2016 – A historic partnership has been born between OneUnited Bank, the largest Black owned bank in the country,
Boston – January 13, 2017 – OneUnited Bank, the largest Black owned bank in America, has partnered with the African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA)
Thursday January 12th, 2017, 7pm EST Miami – January 5, 2017 – On Thursday January 12, 2017 at 7:00pm EST, OneUnited Bank, the largest Black
Bank President Teri Williams’ Book, “I Got Bank” used to Promote Financial Literacy for Youth Boston, MA (September 21, 2016) – OneUnited Bank is proud
Boston, MA – September 1, 2016 – OneUnited Bank is proud to announce the UNITY Community Land Trust Home Loan Program. This program offers affordable
September 10th, 2016, 2pm-5pm pm @ Jubilee Christian Church 1500 Blue Hill Avenue, Boston, MA 02126 Boston – August 30, 2016 – On Saturday September
September 10th, 2016, 2pm-5pm pm @ Jubilee Christian Church 1500 Blue Hill Avenue, Boston, MA 02126 Boston, MA – August 23, 2016 – In July
National Call To Action For Black Americans To Recycle Dollars In The Black Community Miami, FL, August 22, 2016 – OneUnited Bank, the nation’s largest
July 30TH from 1 – 4 pm over 1,000 people are expected @ Liberty City branch to move their money Miami, FL – July 20,
ONEUNITED BANK LAUNCHES THE NATIONAL #BANKBLACK CHALLENGE TO DEMONSTRATE BLACK ECONOMIC POWER Participate in the movement by opening a $100 savings account online and challenging
July 23rd from 2pm-5pm over 1,000 people are expected to attend and move their money LOS ANGELES, CA – July 18, 2016 – OneUnited Bank,
Reconfiguration of branches ushers in the future technological expansion for the largest Black-owned bank in America #BFF Boston, MA – April 13, 2016 – In
Boston, MA – March 25, 2016 – OneUnited Bank, the largest Black-owned bank in the country, and HBCU Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Pride
Three Middle School Age Children Are Eligible to Win $1,000 for Essays Boston, MA – March 14, 2016 – OneUnited Bank, the nation’s largest black-owned
Nationwide premiere includes Miami on Friday February 12th, 2016 Miami, FL (February 12, 2016) – Teri Williams, President & Chief Operating Officer of OneUnited Bank
An enlightening private forum discussing career & income opportunities behind the camera JANUARY 18, 2016 – Los Angeles – OneUnited Bank, the nation’s largest black-owned
South Florida poets give voice to nationally acclaimed mural “Thunder & Enlightening” MIAMI, FL – November 25, 2015 – On Thursday December 3rd, 2015, 6:30-11pm,
Brewer as Key Note Speaker urged attendees to “Be Bigger than Your Block” MIAMI, FL – October 8, 2015 – Last week Friday, Sherri Brewer
The 13th Annual Community Fellowship Luncheon Recognizes Teri Williams for Leadership BOSTON, MA – September 9, 2015 – On Friday September 4, 2015, The Boston
Bank President Teri Williams’ Book, “I Got Bank” used to Promote Financial Literacy for Youth Boston, MA (September 1, 2015) – OneUnited Bank is proud
ICBA highlights 50 community banks excelling at social media in annual list Washington, D.C. (Aug. 21, 2015) – Social media is now a main stream
An initiative committed to promoting equal opportunities to increase wealth through real estate for the 79th Street corridor residential neighborhoods MIAMI, FL – August 18,
OneUnited Bank unveils revolutionary mural leaving guests speechless MIAMI, FL – July 16, 2015 – After 4 months of suspense, this past Saturday, July 11,
ONEUNITED BANK AND MIAMI CHILDREN’S INITIATIVE TO UNVEIL “THUNDER & ENLIGHTENING” BY MURALIST ADDONIS PARKER . MIAMI, FL – June 12, 2015 – OneUnited Bank
A preview of Miami artist Addonis Parker’s “Thunder & Enlightening” mural on the facade of OneUnited Bank in Liberty City, FL MIAMI, FL – June
MIAMI, FL – March 31, 2015 – OneUnited Bank is proud to welcome senior banking consultant Marcia Barry-Smith who has over thirty years of high
Middle School Age Children Eligible to Win $1,000 for Winning Essays Boston, MA March 16, 2015 – OneUnited Bank announces its 5th Annual I Got
A unique partnership to transform the OneUnited Bank building into a public work of art MIAMI, FL – March 11, 2015 – OneUnited Bank and
ONEUNITED BANK AND THE AFRICAN AMERICAN FILM CRITICS ASSOCIATION HOST “MONEY ON MY MIND: FILM & TV INDUSTRY” A lively discussion on opportunities behind the
OneUnited Bank Uses President Teri Williams’ Book, I Got Bank, to Promote Financial Literacy for Youth Boston, MA (August 12, 2014) – OneUnited Bank is
Miami, FL – July 21, 2014 There are many great reasons for homeowners to refinance their homes in 2014; freeing up capital for home improvements
Boston, MA – May 19, 2014 OneUnited Bank announces a series of free and open-to-the-public consumer finance summer workshops at various bank branches June 14
ONEUNITED BANK LAUNCHES WAIVE Home Loan PROGRAM No appraisal, credit or origination fees to make home financing more affordable Boston, MA – March 3 2014
ONEUNITED BANK SPONSORS 4th ANNUAL ESSAY CONTEST TO PROMOTE FINANCIAL LITERACY FOR URBAN YOUTH Middle School Age Children Eligible to Win $1,000 for Winning Essays
OneUnited’s UNITY Visa Debuts January 15th to Help People Rebuild Credit As we start a new year, the road to credit stability might appear daunting.
ONEUNITED BANK TO LAUNCH UNITY VISA, THE COMEBACK CARD on January 15, 2014 Boston, MA (November 26, 2013) – OneUnited Bank is proud to announce
OneUnited Bank Uses President Teri Williams’ Book, I Got Bank, to Promote Financial Literacy for Youth Boston, MA (August 7, 2013) – OneUnited Bank is proud
Photo from left to right: Teri Williams, President and COO, OneUnited Bank, (Sapphire Honoree – Business) and Eric Reese, Vice President, Omicron Chi Sigma Chapter
Middle School Age Children Eligible to Win $1,000 for Winning Essays Boston, MA (February 1, 2013) – OneUnited Bank announces its 3rd Annual I Got
Boston, MA, November 30, 2012 – OneUnited Bank has won a $415,000 award from the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Bank Enterprise Award (BEA) program
2nd Annual I Got Bank! Essay Contest Promotes Financial Literacy for Youth Boston, MA (August 9, 2012) – Youths from Boston, Los Angeles and Fort
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