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New page: '''R. K. "Skip" Hunter''' is a retired insurance executive, former attorney (licensed in Alabama) and philanthropist. ==Philanthropy and community service== In 2006, Hunter announced ...
'''R. K. "Skip" Hunter''' is a retired insurance executive, former attorney (licensed in Alabama) and philanthropist.
==Philanthropy and community service==
In [[2006]], Hunter announced he would donate $1 million for the construction of a concert shell as part of the [[Community Maritime Park]] project. In [[2005]] he contributed $120,000 to the local [[United Way]].<ref name="racism">"Racism hits home." ''Pensacola News Journal'', May 17, 2007.</ref>
He is a member of the [[Pensacola Symphony Orchestra]] board and active in the [[Republican Party]]. He helped found two charter schools in Pensacola.
==Accusations of racism==
In May 2007, Hunter was accused of attempting to block the sale of a home in his neighborhood to a black man, [[Arthur Rocker]]. Hunter allegedly contacted several neighbors in the [[Bayshore Drive]] area and asked them to purchase a stake in the $400,000 [[Seamarge Circle]] property. These attempts had been brought to Rocker's attention by his Realtor, [[Dick Carr]].<ref name="racism"/>
==References==
<references/>
[[Category:Community Maritime Park|Hunter, Skip]]
[[Category:Scandals|Hunter, Skip]]
[[Category:Civic leaders|Hunter, Skip]]
==Philanthropy and community service==
In [[2006]], Hunter announced he would donate $1 million for the construction of a concert shell as part of the [[Community Maritime Park]] project. In [[2005]] he contributed $120,000 to the local [[United Way]].<ref name="racism">"Racism hits home." ''Pensacola News Journal'', May 17, 2007.</ref>
He is a member of the [[Pensacola Symphony Orchestra]] board and active in the [[Republican Party]]. He helped found two charter schools in Pensacola.
==Accusations of racism==
In May 2007, Hunter was accused of attempting to block the sale of a home in his neighborhood to a black man, [[Arthur Rocker]]. Hunter allegedly contacted several neighbors in the [[Bayshore Drive]] area and asked them to purchase a stake in the $400,000 [[Seamarge Circle]] property. These attempts had been brought to Rocker's attention by his Realtor, [[Dick Carr]].<ref name="racism"/>
==References==
<references/>
[[Category:Community Maritime Park|Hunter, Skip]]
[[Category:Scandals|Hunter, Skip]]
[[Category:Civic leaders|Hunter, Skip]]