I'll flip words around, you know, subconsciously and, and make sentences complete. 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/. Soon after, Blank met his third wife Angela Macuga whom he married in 2016 and later announced their plans to divorce in 2019. Where did your parents come from with your grandparents? We all came from someplace else, other than the other Native Americans. Blank also contributed $28,500 to the Obama Victory Fund in 2008. Its also part memoir of how his ethics evolved from watching his father run a neighborhood pharmacy in Queens, New York, to launching multi-billion dollar ventures. Weve never won a Super Bowl, and this years loss in Super Bowl LI was especially hard to take. The Athletic reported that Blank gave $2,800 to Biden, the Democratic nominee for president, on July 1. He just opened the door. Now 78, he is largely beloved in Georgia as an entrepreneur, owner of two professional sports teams and a prolific philanthropist. They have no serious public, political advocates. And I love him. 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. However, peaceful protests really go back and look at the history of our country back to the Boston Tea Party. >> And he had to mop the floors for weeks and months on end. Blank writes about being teased for having a stutter. "I think one of the things that is wrong with America today that we can work on and become better at is that we need to become better listeners to each other and we need to be better about understanding where people are coming from," Blank said. 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. You can change your choices at any time by clicking on the 'Privacy dashboard' links on our sites and apps. 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. 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. 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. Who knows how successful theyll be, and many residents worry that economic growth could facilitate gentrification. 1, I think at that time I didn't probably fully appreciate the environment, the communities and neighborhood that Michael was raised in, an area called New Newport News. One where guys like the Vikings' Mark and Zygi Wilf and Arthur (Home Depot) Blank of the Atlanta Falcons come off as comparatively rational. Download the FOX 5 Atlanta appfor breaking news and weather alerts. It's the customers. And in fact, one of her famous expressions was: You do the right things for the right reasons and live with the consequences of them. And I'm trying to build that into my life as well. So when we started, MLS was ranked like 22nd among all the leagues in the world. Blank retired as Home Depot's co-chairman in. And that's an example of the happiness that we're talking about. !, Do not fall for this foolishness!!! Looting is NOT THE ANSWER!!!! 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. 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. And, you know, you see the blending of every type of person and personality you can imagine. I'm not sure how they're going to receive you. A number of events over the last couple of weeks have reminded us again that the long, worthy quest for equal justice, civility and unity in America is far from over. The system has worked well for the multi-billionaire and co-founder of The Home Depot. Organizations also called to move The Masters, which begins April 8. 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. And at the top of that is who is being served comes first. And how do I put my shoulder to the wheel and lead by example and take the blessings of all the resources that our family. 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. Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank is married to Angela Macuga, his third wife. Dueling Visions for Minnesota: Scandinavia or South Dakota? With Enemies Like Scott Jensen, Who Needs Friends? 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. But there was nothing I could say better than what Mayor @KeishaBottoms said last night! "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. 7) And then he came up to my suite afterward and it was like 10, 15 minutes later, his face was just full of tears and he said that he was so moved by it. We sit down with New York Times theater critic Jesse Green to discuss Rodgers' autobiography, Shy. 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%. In their sixth season of Major League Soccer, the Five Stripes bring some new faces onto the field this year. Support more understanding and be better listeners trying to see how the other people, you know, try to stand in the footsteps of others. And so from there, since the 2001- 2002 season, we've only had three games that were not sold out during the season. Blank credits his mother with giving him his first lesson in entrepreneurship. The latest of Blank's many charitable endeavors is aimed at helping the museum expand its reach. Team owner Arthur Blank, who has high expectations for the franchise, sat down with FOX 5 Atlanta one-on-one to talk football, philanthropy, and Kanye West. And they love that. /Title ( A r t h u r b l a n k p o l i t i c s) The Gruden e-mails were leaked from a (way too) long-running investigation of the toxic (i.e. We Have Every Reason To Expect a Lot More from the NFL, no promises that it will reveal everything it has found out. 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 to be sure, Atlanta is better than what we saw in the actions of a few last night. He released a statement five days after Gov. Copyright 2023 InfluenceWatch. Nationality: United States Executive summary: Co-Founder of Home Depot. Brian Kemp signed SB 202 into law. 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. 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. And we need to figure out, you know, how do we move past that and how do we learn from that and how do we get connected with our current reality? 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. Our history of voting rights is a constant struggle, a repetitive cycle of expansion followed by restriction. It is my hope that we take this terrible moment in our history to elevate that conversation toward productive action and lasting, positive change. Given its footprint, we have good rights to expect a lot more from this monolith. That should never be tolerated. 1 2 . People are scared and in pain. I mean, those fans, they feel like that's the only sport that we're hosting in that stadium. I am, in a certain sense. 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. Your support makes this possible. All Rights Reserved. And Ambassador Young, another good friend would say the same thing. A little shaky now. The views expressed here are the authors' alone, not necessarily the views of their clients, employers or families. Give them hope. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images). 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 he should know. His daughter Dena is the executive director of the Kendeda Fund, a left-of-center private foundation founded by her mother, Diana Blank. j"[p!d~oB?1].drwe GM]/v2q3^u[\ /. C q" 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. Full statement from Arthur Blank: https://t.co/1lU870TGWa pic.twitter.com/0qejiahKKY, Please, please stop this violence!! that those rights were not being fully reflected in our society today. 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. Bernardo Little . 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. The Blank foundation also emphasizes environmental sustainability and aims to support programs that foster this message in the Westside. And that's all part of his story of redemption and his story of being a changed person. One of the beauties is that when you come to the stadium, it feels like it's the United Nations. Virginia Prescott is theGracie Award-winning host of On Second Thought for Georgia Public Broadcasting. Not about dogfighting. %&'()*456789:CDEFGHIJSTUVWXYZcdefghijstuvwxyz They're a PR's dream because they rarely say the wrong thing. I mean, everybody's standing for an hour-and-a-half and they just don't sit down. But go ahead and do it, if that's what you want. So we did it. 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. All the issues that Colin [Kaepernick] raised at that time [2016-2107] about the social injustice and lack of equality and equity in the criminal system and all those issues, I think they were real then and they're certainly real now. Yeah, It Could Have Been Worse. We sold out the entire stadium in two-and-a-half hours. I mean, it wasn't like, You're Republican or Democrat. After stepping down as CEO of Home Depot in the early 2000s, Blanks interests centered on a variety of Atlanta-based sports franchises and the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, a private foundation that has awarded over $560 million. My dad didn't look at who it was. 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. CEIR works to build voter trust and confidence, increase voter participation and improve the efficiency of election administration. 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. They all have a great set of values. And I told him before, You get in a convertible and drive around the field and Michael, there are 73,000 people in the building. We believe that voting rights are critically important, and our home state of Georgia is at the center of the struggle. The Atlanta Falcons new stadium is going to be beautiful. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. And if all goes to plan, its also going to help a depressed community thats heard big talk before. 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. 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) 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. Please consider making a gift today to support this vital public service. 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When you burn down this city, youre burning down our community., If you want change in America, go and register to vote. February 4, 2021 4:12 pm ET. Mercedes-Benz Stadium aims to be the first stadium to receive LEED Platinum certification. Because It Delivers Comfort, Status and Cash. 17. It starts with respect. Seventy percent of the players in the NFL are African American a disproportionate number. One was in pricing. 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. 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. 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. I think back when I lived in a neighborhood, you know, a small neighborhood, when my mother and dad were alive, we all took care of each other. Did the Vikings and NFL Just Blacklist Another Left-Leaning Player? In 1989, the company opened its 100th store. So, long story short, I think, is that we should recognize the past, understand the progress we have made. 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. He and an associate, Bernie Marcus, began experimenting with product discounts in one Handy Dan outlet and observed positive effects of decreasing costs as a percentage of sales and an increase in customer volume. I had another NFL player, while [Vick] was in prison, come visit me and say I came from exactly the same neighborhood, but it was in a part of Pittsburgh. So sadly, Michael was raised in an environment where that was kind of normal behavior, if you will. And I remember him looking at me saying, If I told your mother what you just said, she would wash your mouth out with soap. But that was the last thing I said. Good Company is billed as a visionary road-map for creating successful businesses. Now it's ranked like seventh. Arthur Blank, owner of Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United, co-founder of Home Depot . You know, he uses the phrase community of chaos, that we move away from chaos and towards community and community in a very broad sense, community with each other. If you would like to customise your choices, click 'Manage privacy settings'. But you want your core values to be the same, ideally. 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. Porn Star Pay Offs, Inciting Insurrection, Sexual Assaults, Bank Fraud, Election Conspiracy and FoxNews v. Dominion. RELATED:Georgia Secretary of State calls many election changes 'solid'. 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. We were living in a single-bedroom apartment in Queens. Well, I shouldn't say I'm not. 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. . stream 5 Other Blank family businesses include the nationwide PGA TOUR Superstore as well as a handful of ranches across the country. I listen to what he says and sometimes I'll cringe. /SA true It's a beautiful thing. In recent years Atlantas sports teams have attracted controversies that have highlighted the racial disparities that still largely define the city. Sign up to receive GPB Event announcements via Email. Blank spent 19 years as the company's president before succeeding Marcus as CEO. I mean, you write a book like this, it's really getting into kind of the political arena. a guy regularly reviled by sportswriters, players and fans as a (very wealthy) toxic idiot. >> 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.
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