A Reflection On Our Trip with Hope Credit Union
What does community banking look like in practice? On a trip through the Deep South with Hope Credit Union, we met civil rights leaders, visited community development projects, and saw firsthand how mission-driven lending can help create economic opportunity in communities affected by generations of discrimination and disinvestment.
Why You Should Be Banking With Sixth Avenue Baptist FCU
Sixth Avenue Baptist FCU is a faith-based Black credit union in Birmingham with deep roots in the civil rights movement and community banking.
City Survey: Birmingham
From Black-owned banks to community-focused credit unions, Birmingham offers several Better Banking Options supporting local neighborhoods and families.
Why You Should Be Banking With Alamerica Bank
Alamerica Bank is a Black-owned Birmingham bank investing in Black communities through small business lending, housing loans, and personalized banking services.
Why You Should Be Banking With Citizens Trust Bank
Citizens Trust Bank, founded in 1921 in Atlanta, is one of the nation’s oldest Black-owned banks. With branches across Georgia and Alabama, it empowers Black families through affordable housing loans, small business lending, and a century-long commitment to financial justice.