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/CreationDate (D:20210314125741+02'00') "It's healthy to disagree on things, but it's not acceptable to not be kind.". I do know it is hard. JFIF K K C I mean, I was stuttering when I was senior class president, [and in] student government. She was a woman of great principle, great personal authority. $4%&'()*56789:CDEFGHIJSTUVWXYZcdefghijstuvwxyz ? I felt and others felt that we could be successful here. He details the inception and rapid success of Atlanta United, and responding to the NFL protests that began in 2016. There are people and other countries who are posting things pretending to be US, pretending to stand for peaceful protest, but they are trying to incite us into violence and chaos to try and do more harm! 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. February 4, 2021 4:12 pm ET. 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. "It's not a red issue or a blue issue, it's about how you treat people, whether it be guests, fans, customers, associates, or shareholders in the case with HD," said Blank, whose Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation has granted over $800 million to help underserved people across the nation. Expand. Hes a combination of father and brother to me. And somebody knocked on the door. More must be done to address systemic racism. In 1978, both he and future Home Depot co-founder Arthur Blank were fired during a corporate power struggle at Handy Dan. I listen to what he says and sometimes I'll cringe. The pair always strove to create a work environment that put people before politics, said Blank. And the core values that our forefathers drafted for us they weren't perfect, either, but in their own ways, they strove for those things. 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. Mercedes-Benz Stadium will also be home to Atlantas MLS team, Atlanta United FC. His daughter Dena is the executive director of the Kendeda Fund, a left-of-center private foundation founded by her mother, Diana Blank. ,> U#kw1%dHT6qZq]9Ki o And it was early on a Sunday morning. And that's it. With Labels, Listen to Affected Populations, Not Activists, As With Alcohol, Mitigation, Not Prohibition, Is the Answer, It Seems Democrats Are Blundering Badly (Again) with Their All-Abortion, All-the-Time Campaign. 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Arthur Blank is getting more involved in the political process. Because It Delivers Comfort, Status and Cash. His percentage of giving back from his estate will be equal to mine and some of his philosophies don't exactly match mine. Arthur Blank, Atlanta Falcons - Sports Illustrated And so think about the implications of the choices you're making for yourself and for your loved ones, etc. endobj The statement reads: "We are at our very best. Do it in November. In a statement released on the Mercedes-Benz Stadium Twitter account, attributed to Blank, he said Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation leadership conveyed his sentiment directly to state officials in recent weeks. Hey, Senate DFLers, Dont Forget The National Popular Vote Interstate Compact! (And Im not forgetting Colin Kaepernicks protests against police violence, and how the league effectively blackballed him before paying him off to avoid a certain-to-be-nightmarish public trial.). Max died when Arthur was 15, leaving his mother to grow what became a multi-million-dollar business. Political Affiliations of Retail Leaders - liveabout.com You know, dig in [your] heels and it becomes, "My territory, your territory," etc. And they love the camaraderie. How aerobics changed the life of Arthur Blank long before he bought the Blank's statement did not specify any initiatives or call any elected officials or political parties by name. 1, Arthur Blank was born to Molly and Max Blank in Queens, New York. The Falcons were the first pro football team in the South, founded during the civil rights era in 1965. And so from there, since the 2001- 2002 season, we've only had three games that were not sold out during the season. The stadium boasts roughly 4,000 solar panels and will use 70 percent less energy. 6 Blank was the 2003 Chairman of the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce. Now, there's no place for violent protest. 3, By 1981, Home Depots stock went public and raised over $4 million. 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. But the level where this Gruden idiocy touches the countrys perilous moment is where the NFL arguably one of the most popular and therefore influential organizations/corporations in the country could and should use Grudens buffoonish racism and sexism to make unambiguous statements to its fans, which is to say just about everyone in the country. More must be done to bring people together through meaningful change. Arthur Blank, owner of Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United, co-founder of Home Depot . All Rights Reserved. How? a guy regularly reviled by sportswriters, players and fans as a (very wealthy) toxic idiot. A study by ESPN and FiveThirtyEight in October 2020 showed Blank is a bipartisan contributor to political campaignsbut contributed more to Democratic candidates from 2012 to 2020. 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. The statement came about five days after Gov. This can create a steady stream of jobs and revenue for the community. 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. !, Do not fall for this foolishness!!! And Ambassador Young, another good friend would say the same thing. Bernardo Little . Kimball previously served as the vice president of network support at Teach for All. 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. Blank also contributed $28,500 to the Obama Victory Fund in 2008. And to be sure, Atlanta is better than what we saw in the actions of a few last night. Blank Launches New Voter Education Project - Atlanta Jewish Times The family foundation has already invested over $20 million into the surrounding community. 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. It is my hope that we take this terrible moment in our history to elevate that conversation toward productive action and lasting, positive change. Young you are. . "So, you know, I love him. 1 0 obj << /AIS false /Type /ExtGState Think about How do I listen to the people that are actually trying to serve and how do we put results in place that would give them the very best chance for equality and for success and for fair treatment? And I think we have to strive more for that. That should never be tolerated. %&'()*456789:CDEFGHIJSTUVWXYZcdefghijstuvwxyz Their frustration is real, and it must be acknowledged and addressed. In 1978, they co-founded the home-improvement retailer The Home Depot, with the help of merchandising expert Pat Farrah and New York investment banker Ken Langone who assembled a group of investors. Their siblings, their families, you know, may have gone to battle and wore a variety of uniforms for our country over many, many years. I went to a small business school outside of Boston called Babson College I would always sit in the front because I always wanted to pay attention and learn. 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. And now their story is a page-turning novel. And if I stop talking now for two minutes, you realize just how long two minutes is. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! But I know where his heart is and his heart is really in a good place. But Still Not Even an Indictment. [Thats] something that I talk about in the book, which most people are not aware of. GALEO has also handed out flyers at city events, supermarkets, and churches that target Latinos. 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. that those rights were not being fully reflected in our society today. So it was a great story and is a great story. All of which is, yknow, really classy stuff. These are the kinds of people we need in leadership today, not thinking about red, blue, purple. Arthur Blank - Forbes 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. /Creator ( w k h t m l t o p d f 0 . And they've worked collectively for the United States, for everybody in this country, 330 million people. They have no serious public, political advocates. People are scared and in pain. Politicians, business owners and celebrities are speaking out to share their thoughts on Floyds death, the issues his killing have brought to the forefront and the protests that turned to chaos, specifically in Atlanta. 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. Now, the last game we had in the Georgia Dome before we moved to Mercedes Benz Stadium in August of 2017, wewere honoring all of our ring of honor members and he was one of them. Falcons owner Arthur Blank to miss Sunday's game due to positive COVID Its more like cowardly, and meatheaded. The latest of Blank's many charitable endeavors is aimed at helping the museum expand its reach. And thats despite our recent record, which hasn't been, you know, one I'm particularly proud of, but we'll get better. The Number of White Teachers About to Get Fired is Exactly Zero. The league has recently been running in-game PSAs pushing cancer and mental health awareness screenings, etc. We hold all the records. Blank told Business Insider that despite their differences, running a company is "not a red issue or a blue issue" and is instead about sharing the same values. They all understand it's, you know, you have an opportunity to be here on Earth and how do you want to leave it? How best to put it? Steve Bullock, and the Democratic National Committee, to name a few, according to records filed with the Federal Election Commission. Soon after, Blank met his third wife Angela Macuga whom he married in 2016 and later announced their plans to divorce in 2019. If you sit in your homes instead of burning your home to the ground, you will have time to properly plot, plan, strategize and organize and mobilize in effective ways., Two of the most effective ways is first taking your butt to the computer and making sure you fill out your census so that people know who you are and where you are. A documentary surrounding Brian Dowling and Arthur Gourounlian's surrogacy journey is set to air on RT on March 13. 03/03/2023. And we've had a very successful team for the first threeand-a-half years this year. Opponents of the bill argue it's too restrictive and targets minority voters. 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! I worked with him for over 40 years and we shared the same bathroom for over 30 years, which is more than any of our marriages lasted," said Blank, who's currently valued by Forbes at about $6.2 billion. I've always believed that the circumstances around me might change, but these core values, which we discuss in the book, they're not mine, they really belong to all of us. Arthur Blank (Atlanta Falcons owner and co-founder of Home Depot) 2020Joe Biden 2016Hillary Clinton 2012Barack Obama Maxine Clark (founder and former CEO of Build-A-Bear Workshop) 2016Hillary Clinton Michael Eisner (former CEO of Disney) 2016Marco Rubio, then later Hillary Clinton 2016Kamala Harris Jack M. Greenberg (former CEO of McDonald's) Shrinking from conflict over something as valid, real and life-protecting as a vaccine is not what Id call, manly, brave, courageous or patriotic. Arthur Blank - InfluenceWatch - InfluenceWatch 7, Blank founded the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation in 1995 and has awarded over $560 million to causes such as education and early childhood development. We were living in a single-bedroom apartment in Queens. However, peaceful protests really go back and look at the history of our country back to the Boston Tea Party. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. Arthur Blank indicates that 2023 season is a must win for Arthur Smith Founded in 2010 as the Asian American Legal Advocacy Center (AALAC), the organization became part of the Asian Americans Advancing Justice affiliation in 2014. America has long struggled to deliver a fair and equitable democracy to all of its citizens. All those 25,000 tickets were gone. Please, please stop this violence!! "He cares deeply about giving back and making a difference in people's lives. 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Nationality: United States Executive summary: Co-Founder of Home Depot. That Vote for Secretary of State? Marcus handed the CEO reigns to Blank in 1997; Blank held the position until a new president and CEO was hired in 2000. Liz Cheney Aint Going Nowhere in This Republican Party, Jensens Abortion Ban Promises Come Back to Haunt Him, Thanks to Oppo. Atlanta, GA 30318 The Atlanta media thrashed Arthur Smith, Terry Fontenot, and Arthur Blank about their interest level sometime after the news broke. Brian Dowling And Arthur Gourounlian Surrogacy Documentary Announced 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. Arthur blank politics The largest donation made to a political party by an Atlanta Falcons employee was by Arthur Blank. /Width 625 But Id like to say to CNN right now: Karmas a mother. GPB is committedto bringing you comprehensive news coverage from Georgia, across the country and around the world. After cofounding Home Depot in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1978, Blank and Marcus helped put the do-it-yourself phenomenon on the map by offering the tools for personal home renovations. 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. The ones in Atlanta on Friday started off peaceful but later turned into violent demonstrations and looting of local businesses. /Type /XObject The Braves leaving town also represented an end to the multicultural hub in the heart of the city that was forged by those Olympics. I think when the president [Donald Trump] in the fall of 2017 commented during his speech in Alabama about I don't want to use the words, you know what they were but he termed the players that were kneeling, in my view, in a very derogatory way. And today that's 2,200 stores in Canada, United States and Mexico probably have a market capitalization today of about $300 billion. 9. Arthur Blank releases statement on Georgia voting rights 5 Other Blank family businesses include the nationwide PGA TOUR Superstore as well as a handful of ranches across the country.