America Quote by Talib Kweli
“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.”
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.
Research and act on ethical concerns.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- banking decisions
- investment choices
- activist funding
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What criteria guide your financial decisions?
- How do protests influence corporate behavior?
Bank actions may not reflect broader values.