DowntownDC Unveils #BlackLivesMatter Outdoor Exhibit at Gallery Place

The DowntownDC BID unveiled a #BlackLivesMatter outdoor exhibit this week at Gallery Place in downtown D.C.  According to their website, the exhibit is part of the DowntownDC BID’s commitment to develop an inclusive and welcoming space for demonstrators and all who live, work and visit downtown D.C.  Th BID partnered with the PAINTS Institute, the […]

We Are In This Together

This has been an incredibly emotional and painful week. I’ve spent most of it talking to as many people as I can to get first-hand, honest input about the black experience, while also doing my best to demonstrate compassion during what has truly been a horrifying experience. Our players have perfectly captured the outrage, anger, […]

You Never Forget Your First: A Biography of George Washington

A Biography of George Washington

In Washington D.C., we are rightly focused on public health as our priority, but President George Washington was NOT an exemplar of good health. According to a book I am currently reading, “You Never Forget Your First: A Biography of George Washington,” which is also the subject of a PBS documentary, the President suffered from […]

Doing The Right Things, In The Right Way

At Revolution Growth, we have been working hard to play our part during the pandemic and help people, consumers and companies in numerous ways. Here’s a quick list of some of these companies and what they’re doing in real time. We at Revolution are very proud of these people, founders and issues focused on doing […]

Behind-the-Scenes: An Homage to Michael Jordan

I was there when Michael Jordan decided to return to play in the NBA after 9-11. He immediately donated his NBA salary to the victims and charitable causes—none of his higher compensated teammates volunteered to help. I was there when Michael Jordan went to play his first game at Madison Square Garden to open the […]