/SM 0.02 He had a gun on his lap, sitting on his right thigh. I mean, those fans, they feel like that's the only sport that we're hosting in that stadium. Stop making people feel so fearful. Soccer fans don't want to feel like they go into a stadium and they're a second-class citizen citizen. Sign up for notifications from Insider! And today that's 2,200 stores in Canada, United States and Mexico probably have a market capitalization today of about $300 billion. Download the FOX 5 Atlanta appfor breaking news and weather alerts. 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. And Blanks role in this project extends beyond the stadium. Full statement from Arthur Blank: https://t.co/1lU870TGWa pic.twitter.com/0qejiahKKY, Please, please stop this violence!! To many Atlantans, myself included, leaving Turner Field was symbolic of the white flight that has defined the city since the 1960s. 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. The portfolio includes nearly $10 million in grants to 12 nonprofits that represent a diverse set of organizations with a strong presence in Georgia and the Southeast. We sit down with New York Times theater critic Jesse Green to discuss Rodgers' autobiography, Shy. The 74-year-old Blank, who Forbes estimates has an estimated net worth of $3.1 billion, is the director of Cox. "It's healthy to disagree on things, but it's not acceptable to not be kind.". << /ca 1.0 Why Is Doc Jensen Still So Obsessed With His Long-Disproven COVID Claims? "He cares deeply about giving back and making a difference in people's lives. He and his brother, Michael, were raised in a one-bedroom apartment. The organization works directly with election officials to maintain accurate and complete voter lists and to secure their election technology infrastructure. GALEO engages in advocacy, creates opportunities for engagement and networking, and develops leadership skills for Latino community members. But you want your core values to be the same, ideally. >> That is the change we need in this country.". I felt and others felt that we could be successful here. 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. But we both said, you know, if we ever had to compete with Handy Dan that was the most successful conventional chain of home improvement center stores in the country at that time it would be with a large, no frills, downmarket store. 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. 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. "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. The system has worked well for the multi-billionaire and co-founder of The Home Depot. Can We Please Kill Off the Tipping Mumbo-Jumbo? Pictured is the famous napkin deal that sealed Arthur Blanks agreement with Taylor Smith to purchase the Atlanta Falcons for $545 million in 2001. But it's really not a story about dogfighting. So, I would say it was very successful. Lawlessness, vandalism and intentionally upending the peace with any form of violence has never been productive and is not the answer. Yet the team continues to unite Atlantans during the ups and downs. Find out more about how we use your personal data in our privacy policy and cookie policy. So, you know, soccer is on the ascent in the United States dramatically, which is a great thing. 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. The statement reads: "We are at our very best. !, And listen to me, be careful where you are getting your information to JOIN protests!! But there was nothing I could say better than what Mayor @KeishaBottoms said last night! 13 Diana is a left-of-center philanthropist based in Atlanta and anonymously contributed several high-profile donations in the area including a $4 million gift to the Atlantic Symphony Orchestra as well as a nearly $20 million gift to Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta. /Height 155 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. 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. ATLANTA - Falcons team owner Arthur Blank has tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of the team's final game of the regular season. Come up with real solutions: Atlanta rapper Killer Mike condemns vandalism, >> 'If you care about this city then go home': Atlanta mayor, police chief call protests a disgrace, NCSHP arrest driver accused of nearly hitting 2 students at bus stop in Statesville, Rock band Kiss reveals Charlotte connection to hit song, After Murdaugh trial circus, Walterboro welcomes normality, Bank accidentally left unlocked in Fresno, police say, Charlotte woman celebrates $1 million scratch-off prize, WSOC - TV Public File Contact / Program Director, WAXN - TV Public File Contact / Program Director. We must not accept or condone violence in any way. And it was early on a Sunday morning. How do you help repair the world if we can use that expression? We believe that voting rights are critically important, and our home state of Georgia is at the center of the struggle. 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. Falcons owner Arthur Blank is weighing in on Georgia's sweeping overhaul of election laws. So that's really what it was about. 1 2 . 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. } !1AQa"q2#BR$3br 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. I stayed in touch with him to some degree when he was in prison. When I left [Home Depot] in 2001, [it] was the second largest retailer in the world, second only to Wal-Mart. . 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. Bernie has great values and Bernie cares deeply not only about our faith, but about giving back. His percentage of giving back from his estate will be equal to mine and some of his philosophies don't exactly match mine. If you go to a Home Depot shareholders meeting, they start out every single meeting for 42 years now with this value wheel that we developed. Please consider making a gift today to support this vital public service. Seventy percent of the players in the NFL are African American a disproportionate number. And that's an example of the happiness that we're talking about. 9. Copyright 2023 InfluenceWatch. /Producer ( Q t 4 . ", CNN -- Ted [Turner] did a great thing. It's the customers. 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. So it was a great story and is a great story. 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%. Peaceful protests of the past have led to new ways forward. The Arthur M. Blank Foundation announced on Wednesday a new series of grants focusing on mental health and well-being in response to America's growing mental health crisis. "I know Bernie's heart. We Have Every Reason To Expect a Lot More from the NFL, no promises that it will reveal everything it has found out. So, you know, we understood that our culture had nothing to do with which party you are affiliated with. endobj 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. 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. This is not a protest. Brian Kemp signed SB 202 into law. >> And they love the camaraderie. 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. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. Blank is a strong supporter of the Democratic Party. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images). February 4, 2021 4:12 pm ET. And somebody knocked on the door. The Gruden e-mails were leaked from a (way too) long-running investigation of the toxic (i.e. Atlanta Falcons employees are most likely to be members of the Republican Party. And so from there, since the 2001- 2002 season, we've only had three games that were not sold out during the season. They want to have a home-field advantage. 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. And thats despite our recent record, which hasn't been, you know, one I'm particularly proud of, but we'll get better. 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. Additionally in 2014, the Atlanta Braves announced that they were building a new stadium outside the city in the northern suburbs, and leaving Turner Field, which was originally the site of Centennial Olympic Stadium for the 1996 summer games. So, we had great confidence in our own abilities. So I would just cut him some slack. We hold all the records. 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].