One notable Black producer among others has been added to the Atlanta Falcons ownership.
According to Hollywood Reporter, Falcons chairman, Arthur Blank, says he added Will Packer, among other partners.
Packer produced the likes of Girls Trip, Ride Along, and Think Like a Man, as well as the 2022 Academy Awards broadcast that featured Will Smith.
The other partners are Dominque Dawes, former Walgreens and Sam’s Club CEO Rosalind Brewer and venture capitalist Rashaun Williams.
“Roz, Dominique, Will and Rashaun are impressive leaders who have made an impact in a variety of enterprises, while also building histories of success making a difference in the world around them and positively impacting people in ways that align very well with our Core Values,” Blank said. “Each brings unique talent, experience and perspective to our ownership group so I’m excited to have them on board as expertise in finding ways to continue building the Atlanta Flacons and making an even bigger difference in our community.”
“The power of representation and equity should never be underestimated and as someone who has dedicated his career to creating diverse imagery, I have a true appreciation of Mr. Blank’s commitment to opening doors that have historically been closed to African Americans,” Packer said. “This investment represents not only the personal opportunity of a lifetime, but also the chance to demonstrate for generations to come that someone who looks like me can excel not only on the field, but at the highest level of the exclusive ranks of NFL ownership.”
“Throughout the course of my life, making an impact on others has always been my driving force,” Dawes said. “What I accomplished in 1996, winning America’s first Team Gold Medal in gymnastics and as the first African-American to win Gold, I the city of Atlanta, has given me, to this day, the greatest platform to continually inspire others. The unique opportunity Mr. Blank has provided enables me to further my positive impact on those in the Atlanta community, a place I hold near and dear to my heart. Having been a global ambassador of the United, I hope that my platform and influence a one of the few African American women to be limited partner in the National Football League has broad impact throughout the NFL community and beyond.”
