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1. 1. Citizens Trust Bank Kicks Off Eighty Year History Celebration

   www.atlantatribune.com/news/CT - [Cached]

   Published on: 8/23/2002   Last Visited: 8/23/2002

   "We created these unique checks in order to cater to this untapped niche market, to symbolize the power of the 'Black Dollar' as well as increase the awareness of African- American heritage," said Ty Canady-Worthy, President & CEO, AfrocenCheck.
   
   According to a study conducted by the University of Georgia, "African-Americans will account for two out of every three dollars of minority spending totaling a buying power of $572 billion per year." This study also indicated that African-American buying power has increased 86% in the past decade, faster than any other ethnicity. Afrocencheck symbolizes such buying power with their bank checks, while simultaneously fostering pride, respect, and education of the African-American culture.
   
   Citizens Trust Bank has 11 branches in Fulton, DeKalb and Muscogee counties and $257 million in assets. Through its parent company, Citizens Bancshares Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: CZBS), CTB offers its common stock over-the-counter to the general public under the trading symbol CZBS.

2. 2. AfrocenCheck First African-American Business to Provide Bank Checks for Financial Institutions

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   Published on: 7/31/2001   Last Visited: 8/3/2001

   We want to target financial institutions because we can help them meet the needs of the African-American community and help them strengthen their relationship with this increasingly affluent market segment said , Ty Canady-Worthy , President & CEO.
   
   AfrocenChecks will debut in Citizen Trust Bank of Atlanta , Ga. , Carver Bancorp , New York , Highland Community Bank , Chicago , IL , Boston Bank of Commerce , Boston , MA , Peoples Bank , Miami , FL , and Founders National Bank , Los Angeles , CA. We are proud to offer our customers an additional. selection of checks that feature scenes from African-American life and history.
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   Ty Canady-Worthy developed and founded Afrocencheck in 1993 while attending San Diego State University. In its. eight years of existence , the company has grown from a small number of customers to a strong African-American clientele all over the country and in various parts of the world. For more info visit http : //www.afrocencheck.com/or call 800-560-8839.

3. 3. UnityFirst.com

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   Published on: 8/13/2001   Last Visited: 12/5/2007

   Ty Canady-Worthy, President & CEO, AfrocenCheck, said, "We created these unique checks in order to cater to this untapped niche market, to symbolize the power of the 'Black Dollar' as well as increase the awareness of African- American heritage. " He noted, "According to a study conducted by the University of Georgia, African- Americans will account for two out of every three dollars of minority spending totaling a buying power of $572 billion per year.