Jesse Binga (April 10, 1865 – June 13, 1950) was a prominent businessman, real estate titan, and civic leader, who founded the first privately owned Black bank in Chicago. His legacy as an enterprising pioneer in the U.S. financial sector paved the way for community banks in other Black communities throughout the nation.
The “Black Banking” Empire of Jesse Binga
The “Black Banking” Empire of Jesse Binga
The “Black Banking” Empire of Jesse Binga
Jesse Binga (April 10, 1865 – June 13, 1950) was a prominent businessman, real estate titan, and civic leader, who founded the first privately owned Black bank in Chicago. His legacy as an enterprising pioneer in the U.S. financial sector paved the way for community banks in other Black communities throughout the nation.