The Braves leaving town also represented an end to the multicultural hub in the heart of the city that was forged by those Olympics. Soon after, Blank met his third wife Angela Macuga whom he married in 2016 and later announced their plans to divorce in 2019. It's a beautiful thing. ,> U#kw1%dHT6qZq]9Ki o I love CNN, I love Cartoon Network. During the 2020 elections, Blank contributed $300,000 to Biden Victory Fund, $35,000 to the Democratic National Convention, and tens of thousands of dollars to state Democratic Party committees. He had three children with his first wife Diana Blank, whom he divorced in 1993. 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. And Blanks role in this project extends beyond the stadium. Lawlessness, vandalism and intentionally upending the peace with any form of violence has never been productive and is not the answer. The Westside also suffers from severe flooding problems, and the stadium has a 1.1 million gallon storm vault underground to trap and reuse their rain water, and help prevent flooding. I mean, everybody's standing for an hour-and-a-half and they just don't sit down. 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. I want you guys to come up with real solutions. 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. They were trying to indicate that what the military had fought for these rights, the civil rights, the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, etc. Blank also contributed $28,500 to the Obama Victory Fund in 2008. Those come first. 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. 6 Blank was the 2003 Chairman of the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce. And so think about the implications of the choices you're making for yourself and for your loved ones, etc. Now, there's no place for violent protest. And to be sure, Atlanta is better than what we saw in the actions of a few last night. But I would keep raising my hand. But, you know, I needed to change my view on what I could give back and how it could be connected to other people.. 9. American professional sports owners have contributed nearly $47 million in federal elections since 2015, according to research by ESPN in partnership with FiveThirtyEight, including $10 million. And he should know. Arthur Blank, owner of Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United, co-founder of Home Depot . His daughter Dena is the executive director of the Kendeda Fund, a left-of-center private foundation founded by her mother, Diana Blank. Founded in 2010 as the Asian American Legal Advocacy Center (AALAC), the organization became part of the Asian Americans Advancing Justice affiliation in 2014. Stay up to date with what you want to know. Blank also contributed $28,500 to the Obama Victory Fund in 2008. Steve Bullock, and the Democratic National Committee, to name a few, according to records filed with the Federal Election Commission. He fielded multiple quarterback-related questions and spoke glowingly of Ridder, who. 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. Arthur Blank is getting more involved in the political process. And Ambassador Young, another good friend would say the same thing. We've broken every season ticket record per game. Please stop the violence!, Im not in Atlanta, but if I were I would have been standing with our Mayor! Opponents of the bill argue it's too restrictive and targets minority voters. Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta is the first nonprofit legal advocacy organization dedicated to protecting the civil rights of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander (AANHPI) and Arab, Middle Eastern, Muslim, and South Asian (AMEMSA) communities in Georgia and the Southeast. 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. I suspect he had help. When I left [Home Depot] in 2001, [it] was the second largest retailer in the world, second only to Wal-Mart. Together we will rise above this on the strength of what has always made Atlanta great its people, its leaders of past and present and its unique culture that is welcoming to all. So it was good. Blank retired from the company in 2001 as co-chairman. But he was. Now 78, he is largely beloved in Georgia as an entrepreneur, owner of two professional sports teams and a prolific philanthropist. 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. We had a different leader [Robert Nardelli ] in place that was eventually replaced. Your support makes this possible. During the past year, GALEO staff and volunteers have participated in events at food banks, churches, and schools, where they provide information while assisting with free COVID-19 testing and food distribution. We believe that voting rights are critically important, and our home state of Georgia is at the center of the struggle. that those rights were not being fully reflected in our society today. GALEO engages in advocacy, creates opportunities for engagement and networking, and develops leadership skills for Latino community members. 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. . The couple filed for divorce in 2013. Were trying to do the exact opposite of that.. Good Company is billed as a visionary road-map for creating successful businesses. Resistance to Artificial Intelligence (AI) is Futile. It Now Actually Matters, a Lot. 12, Blank has been married three times. Though the 78-year-old who's now the owner of the Atlanta Falcons NFL team was aware of their political differences, he said it never had any bearing on their shared values. 2023 FOX Television Stations, Georgia Secretary of State calls many election changes 'solid', study by ESPN and FiveThirtyEight in October 2020, too restrictive and targets minority voters, Cobb leader says moving MLB All-Star game in protest would hurt business, Democrats dispute police report in Georgia lawmakers arrest, Civil rights groups file new lawsuit over Georgia voting law, Photos show rescue of Woodstock man 'buried up to his neck' in collapsed trench, Frederick, MD tanker explosion leaves 1 dead; Shuts down part of US-15, Sheriff's office continues five-year-long search for missing Carrollton man, Georgia baby girl reported missing with man diagnosed with mental illness, police say, Jesse Wilson: Adoptive mother arrested in boy's death in Arizona, Clayton County twin sisters make history rising the ranks in Georgia UPS facility, Alex Murdaugh killed wife, son to buy time, prosecutor says, UGA football star Jalen Carter facing charges in fatal crash: What we know, Young Thug trial: Judge orders probe of leaked evidence, Families intensify search for two men missing for more than a week. 4, Blank purchased the NFLs Atlanta Falcons for more than $540 million shortly after stepping down as CEO of Home Depot. 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. The organization works directly with election officials to maintain accurate and complete voter lists and to secure their election technology infrastructure. Owner, Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United FC. And so he speaks to people throughout the United States, young people primarily, about that. w !1AQaq"2B #3Rbr Home Depot co-founders pictured in 1979, a year after the first store opened. 3, By 1981, Home Depots stock went public and raised over $4 million. One of the beauties is that when you come to the stadium, it feels like it's the United Nations. 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. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Well, I shouldn't say I'm not. "I know Bernie's heart. They want to have a home-field advantage. Now it's ranked like seventh. The 74-year-old Blank, who Forbes estimates has an estimated net worth of $3.1 billion, is the director of Cox. Home Depot cofounder, Arthur Blank, is a longtime Democratic supporter and donated $250,000 to committees supporting Joe Biden between July and September in 2020, Forbes reported. One was in pricing. I listen to what he says and sometimes I'll cringe. 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. And my mother was giving him a lecture saying, You realize this is not what your parents would want you to do. You can do whatever you choose to do. 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. %&'()*456789:CDEFGHIJSTUVWXYZcdefghijstuvwxyz /Creator ( w k h t m l t o p d f 0 . However, the Atlanta Falcons new home, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, may foster a new era of stadium construction and community engagement. Liz Cheney Aint Going Nowhere in This Republican Party, Jensens Abortion Ban Promises Come Back to Haunt Him, Thanks to Oppo. These are not political issues, they are human issues that need serious, earnest attention from leaders and citizens alike who understand that diversity is our strength and fair treatment is everyones right. 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. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. 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. /CreationDate (D:20210314125741+02'00') JFIF K K C 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. 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. C q" So, that represents that melting-pot philosophy: Were all in this together. 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. 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/. 9, Blank is a strong supporter of the Democratic Party. Brian Kemp signed the controversial bill, which includes new restrictions on voting by mail and greater legislative control over how elections are run. And they've worked collectively for the United States, for everybody in this country, 330 million people. Blank told Business Insider that despite their political differences, their different leanings never got in the way of their ability to work together as partners or as friends. And that's all part of his story of redemption and his story of being a changed person. Tikkun Olam [a Jewish concept of repairing the world through action]. Michael Vicks published letter, Atlanta, nearly made a whole city cry on the eve of the Super Bowl. 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 they love the camaraderie. I mean, it wasn't like, You're Republican or Democrat. But he was there and he finally said, Listen, you own the franchise, you have the option. Proceeds from sales of Good Companygo to the National Center for Civil and Human Rights in Atlanta. 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. /Producer ( Q t 4 . Who knows how successful theyll be, and many residents worry that economic growth could facilitate gentrification. 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. It's our job is to serve the American people and I think we need to have more focus on that.". Blank also owns Atlantas Mercedes-Benz Stadium, a sports and entertainment facility valued at $1.5 billion that hosted the 2019 Super Bowl. Paul, are you there? The Falcons were the first pro football team in the South, founded during the civil rights era in 1965. (To his enormous credit, Leibovich burned up all the access his name and the Times brand afforded him to tell a story the average sports writer only dares hint at.) . That was in 1979. 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. GPB intern Eva Rothenberg contributed to this article. Student Loan Forgiveness and The Ghost of John Kline, (Who?). 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. And we've had a very successful team for the first threeand-a-half years this year. 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]. "This grant will help The Center add to its existing . This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. What Does Hamline Not Understand About Academic Freedom? 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. Theres at least one more level to the Jon Gruden disaster that NFL fans should consider about the leagues remarkable influence. 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. 2023 Cox Media Group. [Thats] something that I talk about in the book, which most people are not aware of. It doesn't mean we agree on everything, we don't, but that's healthy," he said. We were living in a single-bedroom apartment in Queens. Blank is a dedicated Democratic supporter, having donated thousands to Hillary Clinton's campaign, the Bullock Victory Fund, which backs the party's 2020 candidate for Montana senator, Gov. He came out of the prison system as a changed person for the positive, not for the negative. But there was nothing I could say better than what Mayor @KeishaBottoms said last night! All Rights Reserved. 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. "So, you know, I love him. One reporter asked Fontenot whether he thought the Falcons were getting Watson. Mercedes-Benz Stadium is located adjacent to the Falcons current home, the Georgia Dome, in Atlantas Westside. And somebody knocked on the door. "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. But its the NFL itself that should be held to greater account and responsibility than it ever is. And I love him. Virginia Prescott is theGracie Award-winning host of On Second Thought for Georgia Public Broadcasting. 1 2 . The Center for Election Innovation & Research (CEIR) mission is to ensure elections are secure, voters have confidence in election outcomes and democracy thrives as civic engagement grows. 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? The views expressed here are the authors' alone, not necessarily the views of their clients, employers or families. "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. However, many Americans are still being denied access to their vote and their ability to fully participate in our democracy. But I know where his heart is and his heart is really in a good place. 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. 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. He had a gun on his lap, sitting on his right thigh. We need to recognize those truths. A protest has purpose. But I know that his essence, at his heart and his soul, is a really good person that cares deeply about humanity. In 1989, the company opened its 100th store. 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. 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. 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. 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. Continued: https://t.co/yePGJUaGVV, Ive got a lot of love and respect for police officers., We dont want to see Targets burning. OMG, Democrats Are Criminally Bad At Marketing What They Accomplish. So I would just cut him some slack. In recent years Atlantas sports teams have attracted controversies that have highlighted the racial disparities that still largely define the city. /Subtype /Image Given its footprint, we have good rights to expect a lot more from this monolith. Also watchRISING UP: A Westside Story,a documentary film by David Lewis Productions that gives viewers a detailed look into the ideation, construction, and impact of the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on the city of Atlanta. It's the customers. How? And if I stop talking now for two minutes, you realize just how long two minutes is. Thats great. He's committed to his wife now, his children. He and his brother, Michael, were raised in a one-bedroom apartment. 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. meathead) culture inside the team formerly known as the Washington Redskins. This must happen more than every four years, because theres no offseason for democracy. But Id like to say to CNN right now: Karmas a mother. Sign up for notifications from Insider! 3 0 obj They have no serious public, political advocates. We, Yahoo, are part of the Yahoo family of brands. Because It Delivers Comfort, Status and Cash. "I know what he cares about and he cares about a lot of the same things that I care about.". The Athletic reported that Blank gave $2,800 to Biden, the Democratic nominee for president, on July 1. Pictured is the famous napkin deal that sealed Arthur Blanks agreement with Taylor Smith to purchase the Atlanta Falcons for $545 million in 2001. So, I would say it was very successful. Arthur Blank enjoys one of his favorite hobbies at Mountain Sky Guest Ranch, one of three guest ranches owned by Blank Family of Businesses. CEIR works to build voter trust and confidence, increase voter participation and improve the efficiency of election administration. Their siblings, their families, you know, may have gone to battle and wore a variety of uniforms for our country over many, many years. United States, Copyright 2023, Georgia Public Broadcasting. I mean, you know, all those things. Then I would not be bashful about asking questions. Soccer fans don't want to feel like they go into a stadium and they're a second-class citizen citizen. 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:. Why Is Doc Jensen Still So Obsessed With His Long-Disproven COVID Claims? And today that's 2,200 stores in Canada, United States and Mexico probably have a market capitalization today of about $300 billion. They survived. But it's really not a story about dogfighting. 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. And if all goes to plan, its also going to help a depressed community thats heard big talk before. Download the FOX 5 Atlanta appfor breaking news and weather alerts. All of us as human beings, I think need to do a much better job of being a good listener. 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. 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. What I Learned Over One Cup of Coffee Yesterday Morning, You Want to Laugh at Liz Truss and The Brits. But he did. I concede, as others who know him personally have, that Im stunned that a guy like Gruden who has been a high-profile media/cultural presence for over 20 years, regularly giving live interviews, chewing up air time as a TV analyst and obliging all the other requests for personal contact that go with being a football celebritry could conceal his essential meat-headedness so long and so well. The guest. This can create a steady stream of jobs and revenue for the community. Its a story about making bad choices and the impact of young people. ~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? 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. They all have a great set of values. Dr. Sanjay Gupta speaks with businessman Arthur Blank about gun regulation and philanthropy. 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. And that's an example of the happiness that we're talking about. And next thing I know, he was sitting on his knees and with a gun to his head. I'll flip words around, you know, subconsciously and, and make sentences complete. In the 1940sGeorgia mountains, eight children were taken into the woods and left to die. No, I'm not. That Vote for Secretary of State? Blank, who is Jewish, also addressed the administration's failure to recognize the losses suffered by the Jewish people during the Holocaust. So there was no disrespect to the military. The next thing is making sure you exercise your political bully power and going to local elections and beating up the politicians you dont like., It is time to beat up prosecutors you dont like at the voting booth. 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. 6 0 obj The Blank foundation also emphasizes environmental sustainability and aims to support programs that foster this message in the Westside. The rescue team said the man was buried up to his neck in soil. 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. It had to do with our set of values.". 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. Give them hope. 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. The 79-year-old philanthropist has supported educational projects to promote civil rights and racial justice. A documentary surrounding Brian Dowling and Arthur Gourounlian's surrogacy journey is set to air on RT on March 13. Young you are. No. Hopefully we'll get back in the playoffs, but not as well as the first three years. The statement reads: "We are at our very best. stream The perceived linebetween politics and sports further blurred when Major League Baseball's union chief said players are ready to discuss moving the 2021 MLB All-Star Game out of Truist Park. Link Copied! If you don't make good choices, you can end up being in really bad places. But, we really could not have done it without great service, great pricing, and great product knowledge. 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. Paul, are you OK? I was going to call his secretary, thinking Paul got a heart attack or something. The 79-year-old co-founder of Atlanta-based The Home Depot . Blank and Marcus put their discounting experiment to the test in their own brand of warehouse stores called Home Depot and opened the first two Atlanta-area stores in 1979. It is making no promises that it will reveal everything it has found out about the Redskins and others who had contact with the team. Looting is NOT THE ANSWER!!! And then he worked in the laundry. The family foundation has already invested over $20 million into the surrounding community. 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. 260 14th St. NW 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. In Fall 2021, we launched our new Democracy program area with $10 million in grants designed to strengthen key democracy organizations to be resilient for the long haul of this work. 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%.
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