Why Is Doc Jensen Still So Obsessed With His Long-Disproven COVID Claims? There are nearly one million Latinos in Georgia, with one of the fastest growth rates of the Latino population in the nation. "Obviously, it's a tragic time in the history of the. I know you see my partner, Bernie, on Fox News very often. ~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? 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. So I'm happy to see that, you know, he came back to Atlanta and spent time here. He had a gun on his lap, sitting on his right thigh. Enter your email address to be notified about new posts. Now 78, he is largely beloved in Georgia as an entrepreneur, owner of two professional sports teams and a prolific philanthropist. We hold all the records. Weve never won a Super Bowl, and this years loss in Super Bowl LI was especially hard to take. If you don't make good choices, you can end up being in really bad places. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images), WSOC TV facebook feed(Opens a new window), >> Go home. But he did. A reckless high-profile meathead, now out the $60 million remaining on his contract. "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 that's all part of his story of redemption and his story of being a changed person. So there wasn't a word on the other end of the phone. A documentary surrounding Brian Dowling and Arthur Gourounlian's surrogacy journey is set to air on RT on March 13. The public discourse on these and other issues is too divisive, too political. /CA 1.0 I still remember this as if it was yesterday. But I know where his heart is and his heart is really in a good place. 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. 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. So, you know, we understood that our culture had nothing to do with which party you are affiliated with. ,> U#kw1%dHT6qZq]9Ki o There was a six-year period in there, when things went a little south. And they love the camaraderie. Lawlessness, vandalism and intentionally upending the peace with any form of violence has never been productive and is not the answer. It starts with respect. How? /Title ( A r t h u r b l a n k p o l i t i c s) 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. 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 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. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. 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. But go ahead and do it, if that's what you want. So we did it. We were living in a single-bedroom apartment in Queens. In that way, I don't think my personality, probably, or my patience level probably is not the level it would have to be to sustain myself in this political atmosphere today. 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. 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. No, I'm not. Blank is a strong supporter of the Democratic Party. Expand. Looting is NOT THE ANSWER!!!! 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. "So, you know, I love him. Seventy percent of the players in the NFL are African American a disproportionate number. 8 In 2012, Blank signed the Giving Pledge and committed to giving more than half of his wealth away to philanthropic efforts in his lifetime. Atlanta Falcons employees are most likely to be members of the Republican Party. The Braves leaving town also represented an end to the multicultural hub in the heart of the city that was forged by those Olympics. 5) 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. Its a story about making bad choices and the impact of young people. 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. 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. Currently, over 200 Westside residents are working on the stadiums construction and the foundation has funded, among other things, Westside Works to help residents find employment and learn job training skills. And Ambassador Young, another good friend would say the same thing. And they love that. 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. Today, Blank is the Chairman of AMB Group LLC, parent company of the Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United. The NFL owners club is a remarkable collection of avaricious gargoyles. . But there was nothing I could say better than what Mayor @KeishaBottoms said last night! Shrinking from conflict over something as valid, real and life-protecting as a vaccine is not what Id call, manly, brave, courageous or patriotic. The guest. Hey, Senate DFLers, Dont Forget The National Popular Vote Interstate Compact! 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/. Blank, speaking with Falcons reporters via phone from the Super Bowl, expressed confidence in the direction of the team following a 7-10 finish under second-year coach Arthur Smith. 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. Home Depot co-founders pictured in 1979, a year after the first store opened. 4 0 obj 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. 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. 1 0 obj 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. The ones in Atlanta on Friday started off peaceful but later turned into violent demonstrations and looting of local businesses. And then as Dr. King wrote in his last book, which his wife published a year after he passed away. He would say, I don't need to be cut any slack, you know. << I love CNN, I love Cartoon Network. Blank's statement did not specify any initiatives or call any elected officials or political parties by name. "I know Bernie's heart. Do it in November. In recent years Atlantas sports teams have attracted controversies that have highlighted the racial disparities that still largely define the city. But, we really could not have done it without great service, great pricing, and great product knowledge. With Enemies Like Scott Jensen, Who Needs Friends? I mean, I was stuttering when I was senior class president, [and in] student government. At the time, Atlanta liked to call itself The City Too Busy to Hate, but as more African Americans moved to the city the moniker shifted to The City Too Busy Moving to Hate, as more white Atlantans escaped the city to the northern suburbs. Virginia Prescott is theGracie Award-winning host of On Second Thought for Georgia Public Broadcasting. /SM 0.02 What Would Trump Steal That is So Ultra Top Secret and Why? stream The statement reads: "We are at our very best. Now, there's no place for violent protest. They want to have a home-field advantage. } !1AQa"q2#BR$3br Peaceful protests of the past have led to new ways forward. And if all goes to plan, its also going to help a depressed community thats heard big talk before. This is not the legacy of civil rights in America. /SMask /None>> "I know what he cares about and he cares about a lot of the same things that I care about.". ATLANTA Protests over the death of George Floyd have been gaining national attention. I felt and others felt that we could be successful here. %PDF-1.4 How do I do my part in it? 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. When you find common solutions that work for everybody and [are] respectful of everybody to represent the best of you. And he should know. 3, By 1981, Home Depots stock went public and raised over $4 million. 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. that those rights were not being fully reflected in our society today. Were usually very happy to talk, very happy to share our opinions and what have you I have enough humility to understand that the people were serving know better. No. I look at my six children, Batch 1, Batch 2, and, you know, they go from age 19 to age 52, if I have it right. /BitsPerComponent 8 I want you guys to come up with real solutions. And I think we got disconnected. Big Game by New York Times Magazine writer Mark Leibovich, BLM Has Achieved Much More Than Its Critics. /Width 625 . We sit down with New York Times theater critic Jesse Green to discuss Rodgers' autobiography, Shy.
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