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Dr. Mae Carol Jemison (born October 17, 1956) is an American engineer, physician, and former NASA astronaut. She became the first black woman to travel into space when she served as a mission specialist aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour. Jemison pioneered a path that empowered anyone to follow their dreams. Here is to honoring Dr. Mae Jemison and the empowering influence she has on people everywhere.

It's Women's History Month and we want to celebrate and honor women who are empowering others, paving lanes, and making a difference where they are. Women all across the world are making an impact in communities and right here at Citizens Trust Bank. This Women's History Month we will celebrate the bold and strong women of the past and present. Make sure you recognize the strong women in your life not only this month but always. Share this post with them or tag them as we honor them all month long.

In the 1950s Citizens Trust began investing in the development of housing subdivisions throughout southwest Atlanta, creating neighborhoods that would become some of the most affluent residential areas for African Americans in the country. The bank developed the Mozley Park subdivision, for which white banks would not provide mortgages. In addition Citizens Trust provided financing of the Morris Brown subdivision and the Bankhead and Hightower communities. The bank was also instrumental in providing financing for African Americans purchasing homes in white communities.

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Citizens Trust Bank (CTB) announced that it will provide interim financing to Perry County, Alabama during a ceremony held in Uniontown, AL. Building partnerships with CCG and the USDA, while supporting Black Belt communities is good business, Citizens Trust Bank, Alabama Market President, Jason Eppenger said. Reliable infrastructure remains a true key to prosperity in the 21st Century, and we are pleased partner with the county, its financial advisors and the USDA to provide this critical funding.

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Trusting the process means being all in. Success does not happen overnight but it happens every day that you choose to work hard and persevere. Let's start this week motivated!

Don't let the opportunity pass you by to make a difference in our country. Your vote matters because you matter so make plans to vote. Please make sure to vote Nov. 3. or earlier depending on your state guidelines. If you have already voted thank you for voting!

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We are here for your financial needs and thank you for the opportunity to support your financial goals.

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