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P.R. Lockhart

Staff Writer

    Latest articles by P.R. Lockhart

    War on Drugs
    Dozens of black partygoers were arrested over less than an ounce of marijuana. Now they’re suing.Dozens of black partygoers were arrested over less than an ounce of marijuana. Now they’re suing.
    War on Drugs

    Members of the “Cartersville 70” were arrested after a small amount of marijuana was found at a house party. They say the arrest turned their lives “into a nightmare.”

    By P.R. Lockhart
    Police Violence
    Daniel Hambrick was shot in the back as he ran from Nashville police. Now his family is suing for $30 million.Daniel Hambrick was shot in the back as he ran from Nashville police. Now his family is suing for $30 million.
    Police Violence

    Hambrick’s family says poor training and a police culture of “fear, violence, racism, and impunity” played a role in his death.

    By P.R. Lockhart
    Criminal Justice
    People are still being punished for “Living While Black.” Now one man is taking legal action.People are still being punished for “Living While Black.” Now one man is taking legal action.
    Criminal Justice

    A new lawsuit from a Detroit man subjected to 911 calls for “gardening while black” could offer a way forward for other victims of recent racial profiling incidents.

    By P.R. Lockhart
    Politics
    House Democrats have launched an investigation into voter suppression in GeorgiaHouse Democrats have launched an investigation into voter suppression in Georgia
    Politics

    In a letter to Gov. Brian Kemp, lawmakers say they are looking into reports of “matters affecting the ability of people in Georgia to exercise their right to vote.”

    By P.R. Lockhart
    Politics
    Facing allegations of sexual assault, Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax compares himself to lynching victimsFacing allegations of sexual assault, Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax compares himself to lynching victims
    Politics

    Fairfax made the remarks in an unplanned speech on Sunday.

    By P.R. Lockhart
    Culture
    The real story of the Green Book, the guide that changed how black people traveled in AmericaThe real story of the Green Book, the guide that changed how black people traveled in America
    Culture

    A new documentary, The Green Book: Guide to Freedom, looks at how the historic travel guide helped black motorists.

    By P.R. Lockhart
    Culture
    BlacKkKlansman is a searing indictment of American racism. Should it win Best Picture?BlacKkKlansman is a searing indictment of American racism. Should it win Best Picture?
    Culture

    Our roundtable discusses the film’s Oscar chances and whether it might finally net Spike Lee the trophy he deserves.

    By Emily St. James, Zack Beauchamp and 2 more
    Culture
    Green Book is a Best Picture frontrunner. Should it be?Green Book is a Best Picture frontrunner. Should it be?
    Culture

    Our roundtable discusses the Oscar chances for Peter Farrelly’s road trip buddy comedy about racism, set in the 1960s.

    By Emily St. James, Alissa Wilkinson and 1 more
    Culture
    Black Panther was 2018’s most important film, whether or not it wins Best PictureBlack Panther was 2018’s most important film, whether or not it wins Best Picture
    Culture

    Our roundtable discusses the Oscar chances for the first superhero film ever to be nominated for the top prize.

    By Alissa Wilkinson, P.R. Lockhart and 1 more
    Explainers
    Colin Kaepernick’s collusion grievance against the NFL, explainedColin Kaepernick’s collusion grievance against the NFL, explained
    Explainers

    Kaepernick’s lawyer and the NFL announced a confidential settlement in the collusion case on Friday.

    By P.R. Lockhart