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Freedom National Bank

American bank in Harlem, New York (1964–90)

Freedom National Bank was an African-American-owned bank in Harlem (New York City) founded in 1964 and shut down in 1990. Freedom National served Harlem's Black community and was one of the largest Black-owned banks in the U.S. Its main office was at 275 West 125th Street.2 It was founded by Dunbar Simms McLaurin and Jackie Robinson.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 20, 2026.

Overview

1964Founded1
  • Industryfinancial services1
  • HeadquartersHarlem1
  • Legal formCommercial Bank3
  • LEI549300297VFX2DVI11033
  • StatusInactive3
  • LEI statusRetired3
  • Registered address584 Putnam Pike, 02828 Greenville, United States3
  • Registered withFederal Deposit Insurance Corporation, 572543

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Freedom National Bank was an African-American-owned bank in Harlem (New York City) founded in 1964 and shut down in 1990. Freedom National served Harlem's Black community and was one of the largest Black-owned banks in the U.S. Its main office was at 275 West 125th Street.2

The story

Founded by Dunbar Simms McLaurin and Jackie Robinson in 1964.1

Leadership

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Chief executive

  1. George Russell, Jr.1988–1991

President

  1. George Russell, Jr.1988–1991
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Timeline

  1. 1990Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1988New chief executive George Russell, Jr. becomes CEO1
  3. 1964Founded Founded1

Sources

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