%&'()*456789:CDEFGHIJSTUVWXYZcdefghijstuvwxyz Blank writes about being teased for having a stutter. Atlanta Falcons vNew Orleans Saints Owner Arthur Blank of the Atlanta Flacons reacts before a game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes Benz Superdome on November 10, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Atlanta Falcons new stadium is going to be beautiful. And Ambassador Young, another good friend would say the same thing. When you burn down this city, youre burning down our community., If you want change in America, go and register to vote. Georgia businessman Arthur Blank joins with voting groups on Democracy Class Atlanta The Jolt: Arthur Blank teams with voting groups to forge 'Democracy Class Atlanta' Caption Credit:. I mean, it wasn't like, You're Republican or Democrat. Arthur is committed to changing the narrative around sports stadiums, said Frank Fernandez, the VP of Community Development at The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, to The Daily Beast. Blank also contributed $28,500 to the Obama Victory Fund in 2008. It had to do with our set of values.". By all accounts, those associated with the new stadium and the Westside view their presence as at least a 10-20 year commitment toward revitalizing a downtrodden community and bringing the city together. Please consider making a gift today to support this vital public service. And I know he considers the blessings that we had coming from Home Depot [and what its done] for all of our philanthropy today and all of our businesses today to be something that we're very thankful for. Brian and Arthur welcomed their daughter Blake into the world via Arthur's sister Aoife, who acted as a surrogate for the couple, back in September -- with Brian previously teasing the documentary before Blake's arrival. Born on September 27, 1942, Blank owns the Atlanta, Georgia sports teams - the Atlanta Falcons of the NFL and Atlanta United of the MLS. And if all goes to plan, its also going to help a depressed community thats heard big talk before. Give them hope. Arthur M. Blank is responsible for the sorry state of the Falcons. These are not political issues, they are human issues that need serious, earnest attention from leaders and citizens alike who understand that diversity is our strength and fair treatment is everyones right. Fernandez says that they intend to use the stadium as an anchoring institution, and that the number one thing people in the community said they wanted are jobs. Kemp and the law's backers said it provides some common-sense reformsto ensure elections are secure. They said it would take an act of courage on your part to go out on the field and and to be recognized. And, you know, people stood up! Animals and Pets Anime Art Cars and Motor Vehicles Crafts and DIY Culture, Race, and Ethnicity Ethics and Philosophy Fashion Food and Drink History Hobbies Law Learning and Education Military Movies Music Place Podcasts and Streamers Politics Programming Reading, Writing, and Literature Religion and Spirituality Science Tabletop Games . Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. They have no serious public, political advocates. However, peaceful protests really go back and look at the history of our country back to the Boston Tea Party. So we designed our stadium to accommodate not just for the Atlanta Falcons and National Football League football American football but soccer as well. Blank is a strong supporter of the Democratic Party. I'm not sure how they're going to receive you. Arthur Blank is firmly in Joe Biden's corner. I listen to what he says and sometimes I'll cringe. Blank donated another $35,500 to the Democratic National Committee, according to Federal Election Commission filings. When he came out, he was on house arrest and I took a meal to him and his family from his favorite restaurant here in Atlanta. I said, Paul? And, you know, living in poverty, we had friends coming by all the time and what have you. https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/individual-contributions/?contributor_name=Arthur%2BBlank&contributor_employer=The%2BArthur&two_year_transaction_period=2016&contributor_state=GA, https://www.ajc.com/news/local/molly-blank-strong-widow-grew-successful-business-sons/JMYrzmcGsGc4nXD58rqltJ/, https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/197614, https://corporate.homedepot.com/sites/default/themes/thd/images/timeline/History-Of-The-Home-Depot.pdf, https://www.forbes.com/profile/arthur-blank/?sh=ae7b330749c3, https://www.atlantafalcons.com/team/front-office-roster/arthur-blank, https://blankfoundation.org/trustee/arthur-m-blank/, https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/statement-from-arthur-blank-on-georgia-voting-rights, https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2021/04/11/companies-voting-bills-states/, https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/arthur-blank-wife-angela-are-getting-a-divorce/897352464/, https://saportareport.com/a-longtime-anonymous-donor-reveals-her-identity/sections/abcarticles/maria_saporta/, https://blankfoundation.org/trustee/dena-kimball/, https://blankfoundation.org/trustee/kenny-blank/. 3 0 obj Georgia Politics FOX 5 Atlanta ATLANTA - Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United Owner Arthur Blank said Tuesday afternoon he believes voting should be made "easier, not harder for every eligible. And so he speaks to people throughout the United States, young people primarily, about that. ", CNN -- Ted [Turner] did a great thing. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Since then, they have re-organized their focus areas more specifically into four groups: policy advocacy, organizing and civic engagement, impact litigation, and legal services. Yeah, It Could Have Been Worse. Friday on Political Rewind: Mary Rodgers grew up among some of Broadway's biggest names, from Sondheim to Bernstein. So I think that part of that comes out of really being a good listener and responding to what you're hearing and trying to find a way to make things work for the benefit of everybody collaboratively. So it really never defined me. What I Learned Over One Cup of Coffee Yesterday Morning, You Want to Laugh at Liz Truss and The Brits. Not about dogfighting. But, we really could not have done it without great service, great pricing, and great product knowledge. Tikkun Olam [a Jewish concept of repairing the world through action]. (Airlines resisting vaccination mandates for passengers are another prime example of failure of true leadership.) Like all stories meant to inspire, he takes some knocks. endobj /Producer ( Q t 4 . /Subtype /Image We have to be better than burning down our own homes because if we lose Atlanta what else do we have?, I want you to go home. Scott Jensens Dramatic Fall Shows Ads Still Matter. Did the Vikings and NFL Just Blacklist Another Left-Leaning Player? We were living in a single-bedroom apartment in Queens. Our Family Foundation and the rest of our businesses here in Atlanta and elsewhere remain committed to being part of the solution., Together for Atlanta. 1, Arthur Blank was born to Molly and Max Blank in Queens, New York. Which country do you come from? "This notion of divisiveness has become, in my humble opinion, maybe, post-Civil War, probably one of the most stressful times I've ever seen in our country," he said. All of which is, yknow, really classy stuff. Paul, are you there? Because It Delivers Comfort, Status and Cash. We Have Every Reason To Expect a Lot More from the NFL, no promises that it will reveal everything it has found out. But you want your core values to be the same, ideally. Marcus handed the CEO reigns to Blank in 1997; Blank held the position until a new president and CEO was hired in 2000. I was gagged. Georgia Public Radio GPTV, a 2019 Report from the EJI documents more than 4440 racial terror lynchings in the U.S. between 1877 and 1950], National Center for Civil and Human Rights, Political Rewind: Theater critic Jesse Green remembers Mary Rodgers in 'Shy', Longtime nature writer Janisse Ray delivers gripping debut novel, At new season kickoff, Atlanta United looks for fresh start on the field. Among Blanks diverse interests are the nationwide PGA Tour Superstore chain, three guest ranches in Montana, and a family foundation that counts millions in economic development investments on Atlantas beleaguered Westside among its $660-million outlay to date. Generally speaking they dont do a lot to lift up the communities and neighborhoods around them. It's hard to believe. Despite being widowed at a young age, his mother managed the familys mail-order pharmaceutical business and sold it to a large retail conglomerate. stream The 74-year-old Blank, who Forbes estimates has an estimated net worth of $3.1 billion, is the director of Cox. that those rights were not being fully reflected in our society today. Arthur Blank co-founded the Home Depot in the late 1970s after being fired from a regional hardware store chain in Southern California. So in this case, we were coming back from a game after the team had played in St. Louis against the old St. Louis Rams theyre now in L.A. and instead of riding in the front of the plane with the coaches and managers, I sat in the back with the players. /AIS false That was in 1979. Is the Jensen-Birk Campaign Minnesotas WOAT? But We Aint Seen Nuthin Yet. (Confidentiality, you know.) 260 14th St. NW Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. You can change your choices at any time by clicking on the 'Privacy dashboard' links on our sites and apps. The 79-year-old philanthropist has supported educational projects to promote civil rights and racial justice. Michael Vicks published letter, Atlanta, nearly made a whole city cry on the eve of the Super Bowl. Soccer fans don't want to feel like they go into a stadium and they're a second-class citizen citizen. That coming the day before the New York Times dropped the bomb(s) about Gruden calling the NFL commissioner a faggot, ripping the leagues concussion protocols, (in other words, Grudens pro-concussion) and trading nudie pictures of cheerleaders. . meathead) culture inside the team formerly known as the Washington Redskins. No. And that's an example of the happiness that we're talking about. The Blank foundation also emphasizes environmental sustainability and aims to support programs that foster this message in the Westside. Stop feeding fear and anger every day. But that was typical of my mother. ,> U#kw1%dHT6qZq]9Ki o A company where we already know from law suits the teams executives treated its cheerleaders like Vegas escorts and, yup, traded nudie pictures of them changing outfits. Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank said Wednesday he is encouraged by the progress of quarterback Desmond Ridder and the potential of building around the rookie. I mean, everybody's standing for an hour-and-a-half and they just don't sit down. Arthur Blank on NFL kneelers: 'Players have no interest in being disrespectful to flag' Political Insider By Jim Galloway, Political Insider Trump is apparently referencing a highly sourced. Their frustration is real, and it must be acknowledged and addressed. He notes pervasive cynicism about corporate leaders and perceptions that the drive for profit comes at the expense of public good. Founded in 2010 as the Asian American Legal Advocacy Center (AALAC), the organization became part of the Asian Americans Advancing Justice affiliation in 2014. In a time when more than half of Americans are dissatisfied with the state of our democracy, the most powerful way to demonstrate and have our voices heard is through the vote. I want you to talk to 10 of your friends. So it was good. I said, Look, I'm going to be a new owner, tell me what I can do to help. Scott Jensens Unanswered $15,000,000,000 Question. Our family foundation seeks to preserve and strengthen our democracy, and weve chosen this as one of our new collective areas of giving. Now it's ranked like seventh. The family foundation has already invested over $20 million into the surrounding community. Your support makes this possible. In order to put this grinding pandemic behind us once and for all? Arthur Blank greets a crowd of cheering Atlanta United fans in 2017. Organizations also called to move The Masters, which begins April 8. Though the 78-year-old who's now the owner of the Atlanta Falcons NFL team was aware of their political differences, he said it never had any bearing on their shared values. In the 1940sGeorgia mountains, eight children were taken into the woods and left to die. 8 . More must be done to address systemic racism. This must happen more than every four years, because theres no offseason for democracy. 03/03/2023. But Id like to say to CNN right now: Karmas a mother. MATTIE'S CALL: A 9-month-old baby girl was reported missing from the Ellenwood area with a man police say was diagnosed with a mental illness. I love CNN, I love Cartoon Network. Show up at the polls on June 9. And Blanks role in this project extends beyond the stadium. And I remember he told me, he said, You know, when [I went into] the prison system, they gave me three pair of underwear, three shirts, three pair slacks, three socks and one pair of shoes, and that was it. He said, That was all I was going to have, as opposed to the lifestyle he was leading before. OMG, Democrats Are Criminally Bad At Marketing What They Accomplish. And he should know. This is chaos and were buying into it. At the end of the day, you can have differences of opinion, which is a great thing to have, and different approaches, which is a great thing to have. The Athletic reported that Blank gave $2,800 to Biden, the Democratic nominee for president, on July 1. "So, you know, I love him. Left to right: Dennis Ross, Arthur Blank, Bernie Marcus, Pat Farrah, Ron Brill. So everything is designed to accommodate the soccer fans so they feel like this is their place as a result of that. Mercedes-Benz Stadium aims to be the first stadium to receive LEED Platinum certification. !, Do not fall for this foolishness!!! This is not the legacy of civil rights in America. Dr. Sanjay Gupta speaks with businessman Arthur Blank about gun regulation and philanthropy. /ca 1.0 I mean, those fans, they feel like that's the only sport that we're hosting in that stadium. 12, Blank has been married three times. NOW WATCH: We combined Trump and Biden's separate town halls so you can watch an actual debate between the presidential candidates, Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories, according to records filed with the Federal Election Commission. We sold out the entire stadium in two-and-a-half hours. This is not a good way to make a living. I concede, as others who know him personally have, that Im stunned that a guy like Gruden who has been a high-profile media/cultural presence for over 20 years, regularly giving live interviews, chewing up air time as a TV analyst and obliging all the other requests for personal contact that go with being a football celebritry could conceal his essential meat-headedness so long and so well. Prior to the construction of the Georgia Dome they played at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium with the Atlanta Braves, and you could see the spot where Hank Aaron surpassed Babe Ruth in home runs. My suspicion is that while Dungy and Tirico and dozens if not hundreds of other NFL leaders may have been surprised by Grudens racist imagery, they arent as unfamiliar with his other boys club stupidity. Mercedes-Benz Stadium will also be home to Atlantas MLS team, Atlanta United FC. Since then, they have re-organized their focus areas more specifically into four groups: policy advocacy, organizing and civic engagement, impact litigation, and legal services. Why Is Doc Jensen Still So Obsessed With His Long-Disproven COVID Claims? I'll flip words around, you know, subconsciously and, and make sentences complete. It is making no promises that it will reveal everything it has found out about the Redskins and others who had contact with the team. The statement reads: "We are at our very best. Through their work, we envision a social movement in which communities of color are fully empowered, active in civic life, and working together to promote equity, fair treatment, and self determination for all. He shares how he and Bernie Marcus were brusquely fired from executive positions at Handy Dan Home Improvement Stores the humiliating inflection point that led the pair to create The Home Depot. Falcons owner Arthur Blank spoke with reporters during a 10-minute teleconference from the Super Bowl. So it was a great story and is a great story. Brian Kemp signed SB 202 into law. Bernie has great values and Bernie cares deeply not only about our faith, but about giving back. So we had 35, 40 players kneeling before that, after that speech, we had close to 300 players kneeling because they took it personally and their families took it personally and their parents and their siblings and their grandparents and their heritage was being challenged. And he recently gave $250,000 to committees supporting Joe Biden, Forbes reported. "And I'm not 100 years old I'm getting there, but I'm not but the things I see and deal with are just inherently not what's made this country great. /Height 155 The Falcons were the first pro football team in the South, founded during the civil rights era in 1965. And then as Dr. King wrote in his last book, which his wife published a year after he passed away. Arthur Blank is worried that capitalism is getting a bad rap. And now their story is a page-turning novel. In 2022, they plan to connect with over 1 million voters/ potential voters through phone banking, text banking, in-person canvassing events, and going door to door. Blank, who is Jewish, also addressed the administration's failure to recognize the losses suffered by the Jewish people during the Holocaust. << Two Gruden compadres, ex-Gophers star and former NFL coach Tony Dungy and his ESPN partner Mike Tirico, both black, are in a bad spot for defending Gruden about his michellin [sic] tires description of another black guys lips. Arthur Blank talks sensible gun reform. The trouble is that the NFL is not coming clean on that investigation. So I'm happy to see that, you know, he came back to Atlanta and spent time here. Falcons owner Arthur Blank is weighing in on Georgia's sweeping overhaul of election laws. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. /Type /ExtGState We believe the right to vote is sacred and should be protected, so that we can have an active and engaged citizenry that participates in our democracy year-round, not just during presidential election cycles. But in any event, that was part of just being a good listener. Their siblings, their families, you know, may have gone to battle and wore a variety of uniforms for our country over many, many years. But Its All Too Familiar. And whether, you know, be it Dr. King or, a great friend to America and a great leader, Congressman Lewis, [who] was a great personal friend of mine and served our country beautifully, would say peaceful nonviolent protest is how we that's how we make progress. GALEO strives for a better Georgia where the Latino community is engagedcivically, and its contributions and concerns are recognized. Blank who grew up in New York City said he believes the US is going through one of the most tumultuous times in its history. All Rights Reserved. For years, Americans have fallen prey to the con of wealthy businessmen who want to build shiny new sports arenas yet dont want to pay for them. Virginia Prescott is theGracie Award-winning host of On Second Thought for Georgia Public Broadcasting. It Now Actually Matters, a Lot. I mean, I was stuttering when I was senior class president, [and in] student government. So we spent six months maybe talking to fans, or people that were not fans, but were, you know, living in the Atlanta area at that time, and we found out that there were four or five things we had to fix. Blank allowed the previous front office to make shortsighted moves that still are costing the. And that's one of our core values as well: Include everybody. Atlanta, GA 30318 Support more understanding and be better listeners trying to see how the other people, you know, try to stand in the footsteps of others. We dont have the answers, but we are committed to listening and responding to the people who have made this their lifes work and to the citizens they serve. I know you see my partner, Bernie, on Fox News very often. The largest donor was Falcons owner Arthur Blank. His percentage of giving back from his estate will be equal to mine and some of his philosophies don't exactly match mine. Home Depot cofounder, Arthur Blank, is a longtime Democratic supporter and donated $250,000 to committees supporting Joe Biden between July and September in 2020, Forbes reported. But, you know, I needed to change my view on what I could give back and how it could be connected to other people.. And there are two [robbers] and they want to know, "Where's the money, where's the cash?" America has long struggled to deliver a fair and equitable democracy to all of its citizens. I understand that, but I respect it," said Blank. But thus far Blank and those connected to the stadium appear committed to using this opportunity as one to enhance and not exploit this community. And they've worked collectively for the United States, for everybody in this country, 330 million people. 8 In 2012, Blank signed the Giving Pledge and committed to giving more than half of his wealth away to philanthropic efforts in his lifetime. Who knows how successful theyll be, and many residents worry that economic growth could facilitate gentrification. 15, Two of Blanks children, Dena Kimball and Kenny Blank, sit on the board of directors of the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation. Mercedes-Benz Stadium is located adjacent to the Falcons current home, the Georgia Dome, in Atlantas Westside. All of us as human beings, I think need to do a much better job of being a good listener. Over the next two years (2021-2023), we will create an inclusive relationship with and among these grantees to share ideas, best practices, lessons and challenges. Both John Lewis John, just a month before he passed away and Andy Young have said to me that we do have to recognize that things are better than they used to be. Our democracy is made stronger when we hear from all Americans on the issues of our day whether they be national or local. One of the robbers tied me up in the bathroom, the bathtub, and I said a few things to him, which, at 10 years old, I don't think my mother even knew I knew those words. I felt and others felt that we could be successful here. I want you guys to come up with real solutions. !, And listen to me, be careful where you are getting your information to JOIN protests!! Another Home. But staying in the city and trying to work with the community definitely beats the usual stadium construction scam and unwanted racial division that has become far too common in sports today. But, you know, I think the word civility is terribly important today in the political world in which we just don't see it the way we need to see it. And I love him. And thats despite our recent record, which hasn't been, you know, one I'm particularly proud of, but we'll get better. And if you go to the Museum of Equal Justice in Montgomery, Alabama, [Equal Justice Initiative Director] Bryan Stevenson says the same thing: We need to recognize [that] these 5000 lynchings took place in the United States[a 2019 Report from the EJI documents more than 4440 racial terror lynchings in the U.S. between 1877 and 1950]. "People are coming from different places, which is okay, but it's not okay when they're disrespectful; it's not okay when they're not kind. I would suggest, for anybody in business, that you listen to who you're serving. Good Company is billed as a visionary road-map for creating successful businesses. We had the option of going to a variety of companies, doing a variety of things in a traditional sense of management leadership. But my mother would say to me, You know, what you have to say is important. And that's all part of his story of redemption and his story of being a changed person. We've broken every season ticket record per game. JFIF K K C Brian Kemp signed the controversial bill, which includes new restrictions on voting by mail and greater legislative control over how elections are run. And so think about the implications of the choices you're making for yourself and for your loved ones, etc. We had a different leader [Robert Nardelli ] in place that was eventually replaced. I mean, it doesn't make a difference how old you are. /CA 1.0 And I love him. And it was early on a Sunday morning. 1 0 obj You know, better than in the 40s and 50s, but not where we should be. Now, there's no place for violent protest. He owns the team, after all. (To his enormous credit, Leibovich burned up all the access his name and the Times brand afforded him to tell a story the average sports writer only dares hint at.) He also goes public about the pain of learning of Michael Vicks role in an illegal dogfighting ring, along with other ups and downs in a life of unimaginable financial success. 5 Other Blank family businesses include the nationwide PGA TOUR Superstore as well as a handful of ranches across the country. << A Handful of Things I Could Not Care Less About, Matt Birk: Rape Victims Are Playing the Rape Card?, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Its appalling how heavily-to-tightly-managed entities, especially those controlled by a small cluster of well-heeled egos turn into shuddering eunuchs at the thought of riling just an ugly faction of its consumer base. I mean, you know, all those things. Were trying to do the exact opposite of that.. They're a PR's dream because they rarely say the wrong thing. There are nearly one million Latinos in Georgia, with one of the fastest growth rates of the Latino population in the nation. Blank's statement did not specify any initiatives or call any elected officials or political parties by name. Blank retired as Home Depot's co-chairman in. Like many other enormous corporations the NFL, selling a slick, bristling mix of testosterone and patriotism, ducks away from anything with a whiff of political conflict. /Filter /DCTDecode Resistance to Artificial Intelligence (AI) is Futile. CEIR works to build voter trust and confidence, increase voter participation and improve the efficiency of election administration. Sadly, sometimes these young men and women get involved in that cycle and they never get out of it. The problem for the big, powerful, macho NFL, as it is for every other giant public entity, is that racism and cancer are kind of the easy stuff. A reckless high-profile meathead, now out the $60 million remaining on his contract. Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United owner Arthur M. Blank released a statement Monday on the importance of fair elections and democracy: "Free and fair elections are vital to the health of our. 16 Blanks son, Kenny Blank, also sits on the foundations board and is the executive director of the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival. The Falcons owner, Arthur Blank, the co-founder of Home Depot with a net worth of $3 billion, at first glance certainly fits the bill of your standard billionaire athletic team owner. And they found ways to get things done with people who had a little bit a different view but found that commonality that was really important. Seventy-threethousand stood up and clapped, gave him a great hand. It's not trying influence, but trying to share philosophies of life and stories and thoughts about a certain set of values, which really transcend business, nonprofit, as well as the political arena. It's the customers. Continued: https://t.co/yePGJUaGVV, Ive got a lot of love and respect for police officers., We dont want to see Targets burning. But I know where his heart is and his heart is really in a good place. We need to recognize those truths. Lawlessness, vandalism and intentionally upending the peace with any form of violence has never been productive and is not the answer. ", It is your duty not to burn your own house down for anger with an enemy We have to be better than this moment. /SA true GALEO engages in advocacy, creates opportunities for engagement and networking, and develops leadership skills for Latino community members. How best to put it? Today, Blank is the Chairman of AMB Group LLC, parent company of the Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United. Opponents of the bill argue it's too restrictive and targets minority voters. We must not accept or condone violence in any way. Martin Luther King Jr. once lived in this part of town, but decades of disinvestment and neglect have resulted in over 40 percent of the community living in poverty with an unemployment rate twice that of the rest of Atlanta. We are better than this We are better than this as a country.
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