Jesse Williams Invests in Greenwood Bank

Actor and community activist Jesse Williams has announced that he has become an investor in Greenwood which is a new digital banking platform that was started specifically for Black and Latinx people and business owners.

Last month, rapper Michael “Killer Mike” Render, civil rights advocate Andrew Young, and entrepreneur Ryan Glover had announced plans to establish a new Black-owned bank in honor of Black Wall Street.

“I’m excited to join the Greenwood team and work to advance economic prosperity for people of color,” said Williams in a written statement. “The time has come for Black and Latinx communities in America to strengthen our economic condition and influence. By increasing access to essential banking services and financial education, Greenwood is a key part of that movement.”

After a little over a month after making the announcement and launching the company, there have been more than 200,000 people who have signed up to become part of the Greenwood community. The waiting list for Greenwood’s digital banking platform is growing and that growth makes Greenwood one of the most successful launches in the history of the financial services industry.  

“Jesse Williams has long been a voice for equality and opportunity,” said Ryan Glover. “We are thrilled to have the chance to work with him. He is a perfect fit for the mission of Greenwood.” 

Greenwood will start with debuting a debit card and account that will have a stunningly designed black metal debit card for all customers who will sign up by the end of the year. The account will have features that include Apple, Samsung, and Android Pay, virtual debit cards, peer-to-peer transfers, mobile check deposits, and free ATM usage in over 30,000 locations with no hidden fees. All deposits will be FDIC-insured by a partner bank.

Greenwood also plans to provide deposits to help strengthen historically Black banks.

To sign up for a Greenwood account, visit www.bankgreenwood.com.