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“When Occupy Wall Street happened, I took my money out of Citibank. I already had problems with all the banks - Citibank, Bank of America - but I was kind of just too lazy to take my money out until I saw how Citibank responded to Occupy Wall Street.” quote by Talib Kweli
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“When Occupy Wall Street happened, I took my money out of Citibank. I already had problems with all the banks - Citibank, Bank of America - but I was kind of just too lazy to take my money out until I saw how Citibank responded to Occupy Wall Street.”

Talib Kweli

About This Quote

Source Interview: NPR Fresh Air, 2012

He withdrew money from Citibank after seeing its response to a protest, highlighting distrust of financial institutions.

In simple terms: Left bank after seeing its reaction to protest.

Key Takeaway

Research and act on ethical concerns.

Themes

activism finance trust ethical choices

Mood

critical thoughtful

Type

political personal testimony

When to use this quote

  • banking decisions
  • investment choices
  • activist funding

Key Concepts

corporate accountability political protest

Questions to Reflect On

  • What criteria guide your financial decisions?
  • How do protests influence corporate behavior?
A Different Perspective

Bank actions may not reflect broader values.

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