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OneUnited Bank, America's largest Black-owned bank, is "Taking a Knee" for social justice to underscore its commitment to the issue in a partnership with the ACLU and the BMe Community. The initiative includes the commissioning of a painting (pictured), "Last Man Standing," by acclaimed artist Addonis Parker. The effort confirms their support of the controversial "Take a Knee Movement" and continues an eight-week campaign during which the bank will donate to related charities for every account opened now until year's end. (Artwork illustration courtesy of OneUnited Bank)

OneUnited Bank Unveils ‘Take A Knee’ Campaign

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior Editor December 5, 2018October 31, 2020

In an unprecedented move, OneUnited Bank, the largest Black-owned bank in the U.S., has unveiled the “Take A Knee” campaign with a stunning masterpiece, “Last Man Standing,” by internationally acclaimed artist Addonis Parker.

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