Bernard Garrett, the real-life inspiration for the main character of The Banker, was born.
Joe Morris, Bernard Garrett's business partner depicted in The Banker, was born.
Bernard Garrett and Joe Morris form a business partnership to challenge racial barriers in real estate and banking.
Garrett and Morris purchase banks in Texas and California to help African Americans access loans and financial services.
To circumvent racial discrimination laws, Garrett and Morris employed white men as the public faces of their businesses while they controlled them behind the scenes.
Bernard Garrett was arrested and convicted on charges related to his banking activities, seen as unjust treatment due to racism.
After serving time, Garrett continued to contribute and was involved in community economic development.
The movie The Banker, about Bernard Garrett and Joe Morris's struggle to fight racial inequality in banking, was released.
Bernard Garrett starts working in the real estate market, building his career by purchasing properties and renting them to black tenants.
Bernard meets Joe Morris, who becomes his business partner; together they devise a plan to circumvent racial discrimination in banking and property ownership.
Bernard and Joe recruit Matt Steiner, a white working-class man, to be the public face of their businesses to bypass racial barriers in mortgages and banking.
The trio opens their own bank to provide loans to African Americans who were being denied by other banks due to racial discrimination.
Bernard and his partners face increasing harassment and opposition from the establishment for their pioneering efforts to empower black communities financially.
Bernard and Joe are arrested and face legal challenges that jeopardize their banking and real estate operations.
Matt Steiner maintains the businesses during Bernard and Joe's imprisonment, ensuring the mission continues despite setbacks.
Bernard is released and reflects on the impact of his actions, seeing how their work opened doors for future generations.
