Celebrating 55 Years of First Independence Bank: A Legacy of Leadership and Community Empowerment

Celebrating 55 years of impactful service, First Independence Bank evolved from its roots in civil unrest into a leading Black-owned financial institution. Founded on May 14, 1970, it was spearheaded by visionaries like Roberta Wright and Berry Gordy Sr. Today, its assets have soared beyond $500 million under Kenneth Kelly’s leadership, promoting community empowerment through initiatives like free financial coaching in partnership with Operation HOPE. Aiming to become a billion-dollar institution, it remains steadfastly committed to uplifting its community.