During the 2020 elections, Blank contributed $300,000 to the Biden Victory Fund, $35,000 to the Democratic National Convention, and tens of thousands of dollars to state Democratic Party committees. We are better than this We are better than this as a country. Over the past week, figures around the NFL have /Width 625 But COVID vaccination, as a consequence of being made "political" by belligerent partisans, many of whom love football more than life itself, is terrifying territory for the NFL. 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. "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. In his new book, Good Company, Blank follows his own success to show that purpose and profit can and should coexist. "This grant will help The Center add to its existing . That was in 1979. I do know it is hard. The trouble is that the NFL is not coming clean on that investigation. w !1AQaq"2B #3Rbr Tikkun Olam [a Jewish concept of repairing the world through action]. But really, in my view, it's mostly that talking to young people about, you know, here's somebody who's been there, done it, gotten on T-shirts, lived it, and somebody whose name they respect or the least they know of, I should say, in most cases. Political Donations: Blank has largely donated to Democratic causes, most notably: $32,400 to the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee in 2013; $28,500 to the Obama Victory Fund in '08; and. Arthur Blank co-founded the Home Depot in the late 1970s after being fired from a regional hardware store chain in Southern California. 03/03/2023. They all have a great set of values. As I've said, 95% of my estate is going to be recycled back through our foundations and they will provide their insights and their leadership and their views and values that their father and their mothers would be very proud of. "It's healthy to disagree on things, but it's not acceptable to not be kind.". The statement came about five days after Gov. So, long story short, I think, is that we should recognize the past, understand the progress we have made. If you do not want us and our partners to use cookies and personal data for these additional purposes, click 'Reject all'. GALEO has also handed out flyers at city events, supermarkets, and churches that target Latinos. When you burn down this city, youre burning down our community., If you want change in America, go and register to vote. The Braves leaving town also represented an end to the multicultural hub in the heart of the city that was forged by those Olympics. A Member of the Blank Family of Businesses. And myself, if you will, I'm at the very bottom of the pyramid as a servant leader and somebody who is there to provide leadership, but also provide whatever that needs to be done for us to be successful. Kemp and the law's backers said it provides some common-sense reformsto ensure elections are secure. Blank allowed the previous front office to make shortsighted moves that still are costing the. But he was there and he finally said, Listen, you own the franchise, you have the option. Steve Bullock, and the Democratic National Committee, to name a few, according to records filed with the Federal Election Commission. But its the NFL itself that should be held to greater account and responsibility than it ever is. So there was no disrespect to the military. Blank, speaking with Falcons reporters via phone from the Super Bowl, expressed confidence in the direction of the team following a 7-10 finish under second-year coach Arthur Smith. And being a good listener, it's an art form that we all can possess. 3, By 1981, Home Depots stock went public and raised over $4 million. That origin story is well known in business and retail circles as an example of how bold, disruptive thinking can change the game, but Good Company provides a more personal view. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. << A little shaky now. For the last two decades, sports have united this largely racially divided city, and partially due to the actions of the Hawks and the Braves, the Falcons could ill-afford to have a stadium plan that was not only racially inclusive, but also worked to incorporate the surrounding community. How? And so he's used that time since he got out of prison and giving back to community, speaking to young people. And now their story is a page-turning novel. Her father was one half of Rodgers and Hammerstein. So I would fight for that and surround myself with people who believe the same thing, because you have to have that brain power in every institution or corporation or nonprofit. Stay up to date with what you want to know. He said, All of that really gave me time not only for redemption, but more importantly, for reflection. And he said, I really realized that I had done a lot of good things in my life putting aside and playing ball. 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. Walz Cooperation With Law Enforcement Deserves Praise, Not Punishment, If You Think Republicans Cant Ban Abortion in Minnesota, Look No Further than Iowa, Russia, Ukraine and My Seven Months with YouTube. When you find common solutions that work for everybody and [are] respectful of everybody to represent the best of you. 2023 Cox Media Group. But tell me what I can do to help? And they said, Well, you know, the reality is about 40% of our stadium is empty. I remember I called the commissioner then, who was Paul Tagliabue, and I say, Well, Paul, I have this idea. 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. Blank spent 19 years as the company's president before succeeding Marcus as CEO. /CreationDate (D:20210314125741+02'00') But Blank regularly speaks on business school campuses, where future leaders and executives tell him they are anxious about the environment, the wealth gap, racial and gender inequities, and a litany of examples of corporate malfeasance. Of the other 60% who do come, half are rooting for the other team. So I understood what they were saying: They just wanted support noise. Blank, who is worth about $6.2 billion, per Forbes, is one of the higher donors among Biden's billionaire backers, who outnumber Trump's at 134 to 101, although more of Biden's backers have given the $2,800 personal maximum. Arthur Blank is firmly in Joe Biden's corner. 1 0 obj We, Yahoo, are part of the Yahoo family of brands. In total, they anticipate hosting each year 40 to 50 big events and an additional 100 to 200 small events in the neighboring park that will be built where the Georgia Dome currently resides. 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. 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. endobj Marcus has been an outspoken Donald Trump devotee throughout both the 2016 and 2020 elections, donating $7 million to Trump's campaign four years ago. JFIF K K C We don't have any fans in our building, and this is what we plan on doing: We're going to, you know, promote season tickets for 100 bucks or $10 a ticket. And I remember waiting for, you know, probably two minutes. Blank also contributed $28,500 to the Obama Victory Fund in 2008. I am, in a certain sense. Another Home. Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank is married to Angela Macuga, his third wife. Blank is a strong supporter of the Democratic Party. Porn Star Pay Offs, Inciting Insurrection, Sexual Assaults, Bank Fraud, Election Conspiracy and FoxNews v. Dominion. /ca 1.0 My dad didn't look at who it was. In our case, the fans, customers, guests or grantees, whatever the case may be, you're going to find out the ultimate truth of what you need to do to build a business response to issues, spot opportunities, deal with problems, whatever it may be. 17. The Athletic's Felipe Crdenas joined Georgia Public Broadcasting's Orlando Montoya tohelp breakdown what fans can expect this year on and off the field. Citizens and municipalities have for far too long believed these baseless claims, paid for the stadium, and watched them lie dormant during the offseason as the new businesses never came. /AIS false Now, there's no place for violent protest. I love CNN, I love Cartoon Network. We must not accept or condone violence in any way. Kimball previously served as the vice president of network support at Teach for All. The ones in Atlanta on Friday started off peaceful but later turned into violent demonstrations and looting of local businesses. A reckless high-profile meathead, now out the $60 million remaining on his contract. So I'm happy to see that, you know, he came back to Atlanta and spent time here. This isnt just a short-cut, this is a long-term play with significant input and investment into the community and its future, said Scott Jenkins, the general manager of Mercedes-Benz Stadium, to The Daily Beast. On Thursday, Falcons owner Arthur Blank's foundation donated a five-year, $17 million grant to the National Center for Civil and Human Rights in Atlanta. And I love him. How best to put it? Michael Vicks published letter, Atlanta, nearly made a whole city cry on the eve of the Super Bowl. We had a different leader [Robert Nardelli ] in place that was eventually replaced. The largest donor was Falcons owner Arthur Blank. meathead) culture inside the team formerly known as the Washington Redskins. "I know what he cares about and he cares about a lot of the same things that I care about.". It's the customers. In 1978, they were both fired from Handy Dans by a corporate raider who took over the chains parent company. The public discourse on these and other issues is too divisive, too political. And so he carries a weight of authority that somebody who's just called a suit and comes in and talks to them and doesn't quite feel the same, same way. 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. The latest of Blank's many charitable endeavors is aimed at helping the museum expand its reach. Currently, over 200 Westside residents are working on the stadiums construction and the foundation has funded, among other things, Westside Works to help residents find employment and learn job training skills. He released a statement five days after Gov. } !1AQa"q2#BR$3br Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Not about dogfighting. Low Expectations and Dark Hopes for the New Year, Minnesotas Wealthiest Social Security Beneficiaries Shouldnt Be First in Line for Help, Time to Limit HOAs Solar Panel Policing Powers, Pop Quiz: How Many People Actually Know Whats Going On?. In their sixth season of Major League Soccer, the Five Stripes bring some new faces onto the field this year. 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. How could Trump possibly have lost re-election? He's done a lot of work in terms of animal rights, which has been great and been appreciated by all of those agencies and all those institutions. stream 3 0 obj We Present You Trumps Deposition, More or Less Verbatim. So it really never defined me. So that was a low price a lower price than before Michael Vick the star quarterback was born 22 years before that. Arthur M. Blank is responsible for the sorry state of the Falcons. 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. And my mother was giving him a lecture saying, You realize this is not what your parents would want you to do. Expand. But Id like to say to CNN right now: Karmas a mother. A protest has purpose. I mean, it wasn't like, You're Republican or Democrat. 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. ATLANTA - Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United Owner Arthur Blank said Tuesday afternoon he believes voting should be made "easier, not harder for every eligible citizen" and his business and non-profit partners plan to support efforts to advance voting access. In recent years Atlantas sports teams have attracted controversies that have highlighted the racial disparities that still largely define the city. This is not a good way to make a living. Arthur Blank is worried that capitalism is getting a bad rap. They put my mother, my brother and I in the living room with one of them and the other was searching the house, looking for cash that wasn't there. !, Do not fall for this foolishness!!! 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. Max died when Arthur was 15, leaving his mother to grow what became a multi-million-dollar business. So I would just cut him some slack. He received his MBA from Harvard. One was in pricing. Theres a revelation of Blank stumbling dazedly into a parking lot after being abruptly forced out of Home Depot in 2001, and his devastation after the Falcons epic 2017 loss in the Super Bowl. Their frustration is real, and it must be acknowledged and addressed. The book lays out a set of values that guided him to turn around the struggling Atlanta Falcons NFL team, launch the Atlanta United FC soccer club and build the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Minnesota Legislature, What Are You Chewing? 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. ~B?/"J()NF =|Z|&t?jCJw)C 0H>~9 ( 81c2fO=a>}@#y}~9]jqCZ'}*x:qj@PTj+2>dm?aU2 8'z?mWm)yt7,?:99=, +oG6 <4!I lg, ]6vDT2zu9~1bA'px#?)X&,:irv.q'/U:~]{tf&[eR|ozKD-sCEAMnO e=#MguofhNFT1vMfH# Q,e_oZdb_47OatAYs2=LJr~R1# gwg],Xs7q72 f) _n:R-r9-:Q`Mg?_t*"v8? /Filter /DCTDecode Scott Jensens Unanswered $15,000,000,000 Question. GPBs Virginia Prescott asked Blank about some of those stories in a conversationpresented in collaboration with Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlantas Book Festival in Your Living Room, the National JCC Literary Consortium and the Atlanta History Center. 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.