Don Honors Mentor Ralph Ellison in Black History Month Post
In honor of Black History Month, employees throughout Audible, including Don, have been answering the following question: Who in Black History has most influenced your life and/or career, and in what ways? [4 min.]
Remembering Newark Pioneer—and Audible Landlord—Marc Berson
Don sent the following message to Audible employees in December 2023, honoring the passing of longtime Newark business leader and real estate developer, Marc Berson. [1.5 min.]
A Note on Immigration
A note Don shared with Audible’s global employees about the executive order on immigration. [1 min.]
Don and Marcus Samuelsson Pen Op-Ed on How Businesses Can Help Restaurants Survive
Don and Marcus Samuelsson co-wrote an opinion piece in Fortune urging large companies to take action to support local restaurants in dire need of financial support during the COVID-19 crisis. [4 min.]
Don’s Note to Audible Employees on Capitol Attack
In an email to Audible employees around the globe the day after the Jan. 6 siege of the U.S. Capitol, Don condemned the undermining of democracy and the “complicity of many elected leaders” that led to the deadly siege on the Capitol. [1 min.]
Audible’s Statements on Celebrating the Human Spectrum and Protecting Inherent Civil Rights
Don shared a statement on behalf of Audible’s Black Employee Network with employees around the world in late June presenting Audible’s action plan on content, Newark and other areas. [2 min.]
Don and Arianna Huffington Pen Fortune Op-Ed on Newark Working Kitchens and Sleep
Don and Arianna Huffington published an op-ed in Fortune about Audible and Thrive Global’s collaboration to bring free audio experiences to invite relaxation and sleep and donate meals for Newark residents most at risk. [4 min.]
Embracing the Comeback of Newark Through Tech
Don contributed to New Jersey Tech Weekly‘s year-end feature, “Story of the Year 2016: Newark’s Tech Renaissance,” writing about Newark Venture Partners’ role in catalyzing Newark’s emerging tech ecosystem. [4 min.]