Ā In an unprecedented move, OneUnited Bank, the largest Black owned bank in America, unveils the “Take A Knee” Campaign with a stunning masterpiece,Ā LastĀ Man Standing, by internationally acclaimed artistĀ Addonis Parker. The protest art evokes the importance and burden of activism in America, featuring three football players kneeling during the national anthem. The Take A Knee Campaign is a nod to the national #TakeAKnee movement started byĀ Colin KaepernickĀ and followedĀ by over 180 football players includingĀ Eric ReidĀ andĀ Kenny StillsĀ in which they refused to stand during the national anthem and instead took a knee in silent protest of police shootings of unarmed Black people and the need for criminal justice reform.
OneUnited Bank unveilsĀ LastĀ Man StandingĀ and the #TakeAKnee Campaign to take the #BankBlack and #BuyBlack Movement to the next level. The Bank will donate to the American Civil Liberties Union orĀ ACLUĀ and toĀ BMe Community, in honor ofĀ Leon Ford, a BMe Community Genius who is a survivor of police brutality, for each new customer that opens a checking account betweenĀ October 25, 2018Ā andĀ December 31, 2018. The Bank will also extend an invitation to all OneUnited Bank customers to become a member of the ACLU and donate to BMe Community.
“Throughout history, art has been used to raise awareness about social issues and affect positive change. We are honored to unveil ‘LastĀ Man Standing’Ā and support the ACLU and BMe Community as we continue to support the #BankBlack and #BuyBlack Movement and advocate for social justice,” saysĀ Teri Williams, President & COO of OneUnited Bank.
OneUnited Bank will make aĀ $25,000Ā minimum contribution to each organization. For more information on how to participate in the Take a Knee Campaign visitĀ www.oneunited.com/takeaknee.
