Don on the Importance of Working Backwards
In 2014, Don gave the commencement address to graduates of Rutgers University—Newark. In his speech, Don shared how success can be achieved by working backwards from a vision of the possible. [18 min.]
Don Recognized as Business Visionary Honoree at PEN America Gala
At the 2022 PEN America Literary Gala, Don was celebrated as this year’s Business Visionary Honoree for his vision and leadership at Audible. [20 min.]
Don Receives Film & Media Institute Innovator Tribute at Gotham Awards
Don received the Gotham Film & Media Institute Innovator Tribute at the 32nd annual Gotham Awards Ceremony in New York City on November 28, 2022. [9 min.]
New York University Names Don Distinguished Alum
During a luncheon at Gotham Hall in Manhattan, New York University, Don’s undergraduate alma mater, honored Don with a 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award for his success in the worlds of art, culture, and entertainment. [11 min. 15 secs.]
Don Named to High School Alumni Hall of Honor
Don, a graduate of New Trier Township High School, located outside Chicago, was named to the school’s Alumni Hall of Honor. [4 min.; 7 min. video]
Don Discusses Disability Inclusivity, Impact Groups at Audible
On October 12, 2023, Don addressed a packed crowd at Audible’s Innovation Cathedral about how disability awareness and inclusivity have been core tenets of the company since its founding. [6 min.]
Jazz in the Key of Ellison
Audible and Don hosted “Jazz in the Key of Ellison,” a jazz and spoken words tribute to the great novelist whose ability to hear the music in words inspired Don’s writing career and informed the founding of Audible. [8 min.]
Don and Audible Celebrate 5 Years since Audible Theater’s First Live Production
On September 18, 2023, Audible celebrated the fifth anniversary of Audible Theater’s first live production. [4 min.]
Don, Audible, and City of Newark Unveil Harriet Tubman Monument
On March 9th, 2023, Don, Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka, the City of Newark, Queen Latifah, and Audible joined together to unveil Newark’s new monument honoring Harriet Tubman and her legacy, as well as Newark’s role in the Underground Railroad and the Black liberation movement. [1 hour, 24 min.]
Don Receives “Shadow and Act” Award from the Ralph Ellison Foundation
The Ralph Ellison Foundation presented Don with the 2020 Shadow and Act Award for “outstanding service in the spirit of Ellison’s legacy” at its annual gala in Oklahoma City. [4 min.]
Don Honored at the Ironbound Community Center’s 50th Anniversary Gala
Don paid tribute to the Ironbound Community Corporation’s longtime executive director at the community organization’s 50th anniversary gala on Oct. 24 as Don was honored for Audible’s commitment to Newark. [1 min.]
Don and Audible Unveil Innovation Cathedral
Audible in 2019 opened the doors to its Innovation Cathedral, a historic church that is now home to 400 tech employees and features the original stained-glass windows and pipe organ alongside work cafes and lounges. [4 min.]
