The Funk Family Upstander Speaker Series showcases individuals and organizations who stand up for human rights on a local, national, or global level.

Rami Jabara co-founded the Khalid Jabara Foundation in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with his sister Victoria after their brother Khalid was tragically murdered in a hate crime in 2016. In the aftermath of this heart-wrenching loss, Mr. Jabara channeled his grief and anger into a positive force for change. His efforts to promote more accurate hate crime data collection and assist hate crime victims and their communities led to the passage of the Jabara-Heyer No Hate Act in 2021.

As an experienced oil, gas, and energy attorney based in Dallas, Jabara is a fervent advocate for social and criminal justice reform in Texas, Oklahoma, and across the United States. Jabara collaborates with law enforcement agencies to enhance police practices concerning hate and bias-motivated conduct, and he is deeply involved with local organizations dedicated to improving the response to hate crimes. His work in this regard has not only raised awareness but has also facilitated meaningful change in the way communities address and combat hate.