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May 3, 2016 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: [email protected] Khary Penebaker Proudly Stands with Jack McCain and Interracial Families Waukesha, WI — Khary Penebaker,.
May 3, 2016
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: [email protected]
Khary Penebaker Proudly Stands with Jack McCain and Interracial Families
Waukesha, WI — Khary Penebaker, Democratic candidate for Wisconsin’s 5th Congressional District, issued the following statement:
“Amanda and I are proud to stand with Jack McCain and his wife Renee, in support of interracial families in Wisconsin and throughout the United States. We said no to bigotry, hatred, and prejudice and once again demonstrated that loves wins no matter the color of the family. The appalling racist comments focused on an Old Navy advertisement depicting an interracial family were quickly drowned out by a message of love and diversity. It was an outpouring of support that grew from hundreds of years of standing up for justice and equality.
“I am committed to continuing to be a voice against hate who understands and values the importance of diversity in all communities. As our communities change, our approach to leadership must change. We cannot stay on the sidelines while families are shamelessly attacked. We need to work together to create common sense solutions to the problems we face everyday.”
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About Khary Penebaker
Khary Penebaker is a Regional General Manager at Great Day Improvements, overseeing operations across Chicago, Madison, Milwaukee, and Minneapolis. He previously built Roofed Right America from startup to $35M+ in revenue with 180 employees and founded Penebaker Enterprises, growing it from $1.5M to $15M. A gun violence prevention advocate and former Everytown for Gun Safety Fellow, Khary brings two decades of leadership experience in construction, operations, and civic engagement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Khary Penebaker's connection to gun violence prevention?
Khary's mother Joyce died by suicide with a firearm when he was 20 months old. This personal tragedy drives his advocacy for common-sense gun violence prevention measures.
Does Khary Penebaker speak about gun violence prevention at events?
Yes. Khary delivers keynote speeches on gun violence prevention, focusing on the often-overlooked crisis of firearm suicide, which accounts for roughly 60% of all gun deaths in America.
How can I book Khary to speak about gun violence prevention?
Visit kharypenebaker.com/book-khary to submit a booking inquiry. Khary speaks at corporate events, conferences, nonprofits, and community organizations.
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