Solange Reveals Decision to Open Account with Black-Owned Bank

*Following the police-killings of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile, Solange Knowles announced she’s moving her money to a Black-owned bank. The singer explained the switch on Instagram Sunday, but she didn’t mention the name of her former banker — nor did she reveal the name of her new bank.

“While I realize this is a very personal decision and thing to share, I’m proud to say I made that step today, she wrote July 9. “Time to literally put my money where my mouth is.”

Knowles linked to her Saint Heron album website, which lists 20 Black-owned institutions around the country.

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The post follows a previous message she shared where she acknowledged efforts by activists and supports to take back control from oppressors. She also mentioned that she needed to work harder to support Black businesses.

“We have marched, protested, fought, donated, built schools, mentored, used our voices, met with leaders, started…invested and supported our own black businesses (although I admittedly can do even better on this one),” she wrote. “Created platforms to empower one another, and have been [activists] just by existing in the spaces we have only to be told over and over again that it does. not. matter. We do not matter. Our bodies don’t matter. Our minds do not matter.”

Check out her posts below:

Also…. While I realize this is a very personal decision and thing to share, I’m proud to say I made that step today. Time to literally put my money where my mouth is. I can not vouch for any of these institutions, but if you are interested in the information, @saintheron has posted the list (via hbcu money)…www.saintheron.com

A photo posted by Solange (@saintrecords) on Jul 8, 2016 at 10:17pm PDT

Both speaking and hearing the truth brings healing. Acting on the truth brings change. Nobody has the answers right now… We have marched, protested, fought, donated, built schools, mentored, used our voices, met with leaders, started…invested and supported our own black businesses (although I admittedly can do even better on this one) ,created platforms to empower one another, and have been activist just by existing in the spaces we have only to be told over and over again that it does. not. matter. We do not matter. Our bodies don’t matter. Our minds do not matter. But self care matters right now more than ever. If you’ve been feeling as low and agonized as I have…you need to be reminded of that. The PTSD affects of racial trauma is REAL. Surround your self with people you love and share the same values as you and take care of yourself so that you can get out here and do whatever it is that you feel is your forum of activism.

A video posted by Solange (@saintrecords) on Jul 8, 2016 at 9:48pm PDT

#BankConscious #BankPOWER #WeARECTB #BlackHistoryMonth #repost from @jermainedupri downtown with @howuseeit & @killermike at Citizens trust bank,kicking off black history month, open an account

A video posted by Usher (@usher) on Feb 1, 2016 at 11:26am PST

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