incorporated by congress on march 3 1865 the freedman s bank was created to spur economic development of the emancipated african american population in the post-civil war era. despite significant financial contributions, the bank failed in 1874, leaving tens of thousands of depositors in financial ruin. up next, a panel of civil rights and business leaders discusses the issue of black poverty in america 150 years after the creation of the freedman s bank. this event from the national archives is about two hours. host: the first guest on our panel is miss donna o wins owens. an award-winning journalist who served as an editor for outlets nationwide, she contributes to essence magazine. magazine. her byline has appeared in many places. please give another hand for donna owens. [applause] our next guest is from the office of the comptroller where he leads a department of community development located in washington d.c. related to a staff responsible for outreach to bags
bank was created to spur economic development of the emancipated african american population in the post-civil war era. despite significant financial contributions, the bank failed in 1874, leaving tens of thousands of depositors in financial ruin. up next, a panel of civil rights and business leaders discusses the issue of black poverty in america 150 years after the creation of the freedman s bank. this event from the national archives is about two hours. host: the first guest on our panel is miss donna o wins owens. an award-winning journalist who served as an editor for outlets nationwide, she contributes to essence magazine. magazine. her byline has appeared in many places. please give another hand for donna owens. [applause] our next guest is from the office of the comptroller where he leads a department of community development located in washington, d.c. related to a staff responsible for outreach to bags and community partners for the creation and distribution