The Freedman’s Bank: How D.C. Elites Systematically Looted Black Wealth
February 27, 2026
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as posted by the channelHow did the promise of Black wealth become a tool for white elites? In this Black History Month special of Rattling the Bars, Mansa Musa speaks with UVA Professor and author Justene Hill Edwards about the tragic history of the Freedman’s Bank. They dive into the economic intelligence of enslaved people and how they navigated the inherent violence of the slave economy. Professor Hill Edwards also breaks down the betrayal detailed in her book, Savings and Trust, revealing how a bank built for the formerly enslaved was redirected to fund D.C. infrastructure and white elite interests.
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Host: Mansa Musa
Videographer / Editor / Producer: Cameron Granadino
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