The Women’s Bank Revolution in Denver

Imagine being denied a bank account just because you're a woman <break time="1.0s" /> In the U.S.,

not too long ago, this was reality until the mid-1970s <break time="1.0s" /> Women needed male

approval to open accounts or access credit <break time="1.0s" /> Eight determined women in Denver

decided to disrupt the status quo <break time="1.0s" /> They combined their savings and skills to create a bank

by women, for women <break time="1.0s" /> In July 1978, The Women's Bank opened its doors

in downtown Denver <break time="1.0s" /> Crowds formed, and over $1 million in deposits poured

in on the first day <break time="1.0s" /> This wasn’t just banking—it was a revolution in accessing

power through capital <break time="1.0s" /> Punchline: These trailblazers didn’t just open a bank;