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==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>
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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.
  
 
He is also a member of the [[Pensacola Symphony Orchestra]] board.
 
He is also a member of the [[Pensacola Symphony Orchestra]] board.
 
==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==
 
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Latest revision as of 16:30, 20 August 2014

R. K. "Skip" Hunter
Occupation Attorney, insurance executive

R. K. "Skip" Hunter is a retired insurance executive, former attorney (licensed in Alabama) and philanthropist.

Philanthropy and community service[edit]

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.

He is also a member of the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra board.

References[edit]

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