Summary This is the story of Seaway Bank, a once-prominent South Side Chicago financial institution that at its height rose to become America's largest Black-owned bank. Beginning with its 1960s social justice and economic equality underpinnings, we trace Seaway Bank's 52-year history through first-hand accounts, archival images, contemporary footage and narration. In doing so, we honor the achievements of an institution that invested in, and empowered, communities of black people, making a lasting name for itself in the process.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Barbara Lee Dolores Huerta Emilio Huerta
Genres : History Documentary
Release date : Feb 5, 2018
Countries of origin : United States
Official sites : Official site Official site
Language : English
Summary This is the story of Seaway Bank, a once-prominent South Side Chicago financial institution that at its height rose to become America's largest Black-owned bank. Beginning with its 1960s social justice and economic equality underpinnings, we trace Seaway Bank's 52-year history through first-hand accounts, archival images, contemporary footage and narration. In doing so, we honor the achievements of an institution that invested in, and empowered, communities of black people, making a lasting name for itself in the process.
Genres : History Documentary
Release date : Feb 5, 2018
Countries of origin : United States
Official sites : Official site Official site
Language : English
