But I know where his heart is and his heart is really in a good place. 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. /Subtype /Image A message sent to Arthur Blank from President Obama in 2018, thanking him for his commitment to affordability at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium after Blank cut concession prices by 50%. Open, honest dialogue is needed on a much greater scale. "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. 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. 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. So it was a great story and is a great story. But go ahead and do it, if that's what you want. So we did it.
Arthur Blank on Trump policies: 'Troubled by anything that And then he worked in the laundry. Arthur Blank is worried that capitalism is getting a bad rap. This is not in the spirit of Martin Luther King Jr. So everything is designed to accommodate the soccer fans so they feel like this is their place as a result of that. 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. To anyone interested in a deeper dive into NFL culture I strongly recommend, Big Game by New York Times Magazine writer Mark Leibovich for an inside-the-suites sense of who says what to who when its more or less just them peer billionaires talking. Yeah, It Could Have Been Worse. How could Trump possibly have lost re-election? But what, I ask, would be the effect of a dozen or so top current and former stars, coaches and league executives stepping up to a camera and telling pro footballs millions (and millions) of fans to get vaccinated for the sake of other people like the season ticket holders sitting next to them if not themselves? Arthur Blank talks sensible gun reform. 2010-2023 Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation. Our family foundation seeks to preserve and strengthen our democracy, and weve chosen this as one of our new collective areas of giving. 10, Following proposed changes to Georgia voting laws in early 2021, Blank released a statement saying, We should be working to make voting easier, not harder for every eligible citizen, and that his businesses and family foundation will support efforts that advance voting access for the citizens of Georgia and across the nation. 11 Blank also participated in an online call with over 100 corporate executives to discuss taking action following changes to state voting laws including the possibility of delaying investments in states that pass allegedly restrictive voting laws. 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. 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. Steve Bullock, and the Democratic National Committee, to name a few, according to records filed with the Federal Election Commission. It had to do with our set of values.". 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. The wealthy propose tax increases on the poor and middle class to pay for their new stadiums, and they claim that new businesses flocking to the area will magically cover the costs. I mean, people were throwing tea off those boats because they were protesting, you know. 3 0 obj Stop making people feel so fearful. "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. 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. OMG, Democrats Are Criminally Bad At Marketing What They Accomplish.
Arthur Blank Archives - Wry Wing PoliticsWry Wing Politics 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. Your support makes this possible. One where guys like the Vikings Mark and Zygi Wilf and Arthur (Home Depot) Blank of the Atlanta Falcons come off as comparatively rational. And my mother was giving him a lecture saying, You realize this is not what your parents would want you to do. "This grant will help The Center add to its existing . "His approach obviously is different. "It's healthy to disagree on things, but it's not acceptable to not be kind.". Opponents of the bill argue it's too restrictive and targets minority voters. "So, you know, I love him. Good Company is billed as a visionary road-map for creating successful businesses. /ColorSpace /DeviceRGB 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:. Peaceful protests of the past have led to new ways forward. 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. /Type /XObject Soccer fans don't want to feel like they go into a stadium and they're a second-class citizen citizen. 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. 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. A little shaky now. Arthur Blank enjoys one of his favorite hobbies at Mountain Sky Guest Ranch, one of three guest ranches owned by Blank Family of Businesses. America has long struggled to deliver a fair and equitable democracy to all of its citizens. Arthur Blank is getting more involved in the political process.
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Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank responds to Georgia's election reforms A Member of the Blank Family of Businesses. Lawlessness, vandalism and intentionally upending the peace with any form of violence has never been productive and is not the answer. 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. The firing in 1978 was a political situation primarily between my partner Bernie [Marcus] and a gentleman, that has passed away now, who was his boss. 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. Her father was one half of Rodgers and Hammerstein.
Arthur Blank On Michael Vick, Bernie Marcus, And How He'd Run The U.S. Because It Delivers Comfort, Status and Cash. 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. About Arthur Blank Arthur Blank and Bernie Marcus cofounded Home Depot in 1978 after being fired from their jobs at a regional hardware store. And today that's 2,200 stores in Canada, United States and Mexico probably have a market capitalization today of about $300 billion. I listen to what he says and sometimes I'll cringe. So, I think the great political leaders and the great spiritual leaders, in my view, have always, always opened up their arms and included everybody. Falcons owner Arthur Blank is weighing in on Georgia's sweeping overhaul of election laws. Mercedes-Benz Stadium aims to be the first stadium to receive LEED Platinum certification. In 1978, both he and future Home Depot co-founder Arthur Blank were fired during a corporate power struggle at Handy Dan. 1 0 obj 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 co-founder of Home Depot increased his giving for children in the pandemic because, he said, "they don't always have the tools to deal with what's happened to them.". 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 . 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. /Length 7 0 R $4%&'()*56789:CDEFGHIJSTUVWXYZcdefghijstuvwxyz ? 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. Philanthropist Arthur Blank has thrown his support behind a new voter education initiative aimed at young people. Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank is married to Angela Macuga, his third wife. Kimball previously served as the vice president of network support at Teach for All. And they love that.
Arthur Blank indicates that 2023 season is a must win for Arthur Smith Link Copied! I love CNN, I love Cartoon Network. When you burn down this city, youre burning down our community., If you want change in America, go and register to vote. Now 78, he is largely beloved in Georgia as an entrepreneur, owner of two professional sports teams and a prolific philanthropist. Michael Vicks published letter, Atlanta, nearly made a whole city cry on the eve of the Super Bowl. This is not a protest. 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. 9, Blank is a strong supporter of the Democratic Party. Blank retired as Home Depot's co-chairman in. Thats great.
Arthur Blank releases statement after Trump's comments on NFL Proceeds from sales of Good Companygo to the National Center for Civil and Human Rights in Atlanta. He fielded multiple quarterback-related questions and spoke glowingly of Ridder, who. Today, Blank is the Chairman of AMB Group LLC, parent company of the Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United. Please consider making a gift today to support this vital public service. Arthur blank politics The largest donation made to a political party by an Atlanta Falcons employee was by Arthur Blank. 9. I understand that, but I respect it," said Blank.