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P.R. Lockhart

Staff Writer

    Latest articles by P.R. Lockhart

    Politics
    The Botham Jean shooting exposes a major problem with discussions of police and black victimsThe Botham Jean shooting exposes a major problem with discussions of police and black victims
    Politics

    Sen. Ted Cruz recently said Democrats are “quick to always blame the police officer.”

    By P.R. Lockhart
    Explainers
    The controversy around a black man killed by police in his own home, explainedThe controversy around a black man killed by police in his own home, explained
    Explainers

    An off-duty Dallas police officer shot Botham Jean in his own apartment. A week later, there are more questions than answers.

    By P.R. Lockhart
    Politics
    A black candidate made a rap album. His white opponent says it makes him unfit for Congress.A black candidate made a rap album. His white opponent says it makes him unfit for Congress.
    Politics

    Antonio Delgado says his critics are trying to “otherize” him from white voters in New York’s 19th Congressional District.

    By P.R. Lockhart
    Politics
    A black police organization issued a powerful defense of Colin KaepernickA black police organization issued a powerful defense of Colin Kaepernick
    Politics

    The National Black Police Association says police backlash to Nike’s campaign “perpetuates the narrative that police are racist.”

    By P.R. Lockhart
    Politics
    An 11-year-old girl was suspected of shoplifting groceries. So a police officer tased her.An 11-year-old girl was suspected of shoplifting groceries. So a police officer tased her.
    Politics

    In a newly released video, the officer tells the girl, “This is why there’s no grocery stores in the black community.”

    By P.R. Lockhart
    Women are running — and winning — in 2018
    In 2018, black women like Ayanna Pressley are fighting for political power — and winningIn 2018, black women like Ayanna Pressley are fighting for political power — and winning
    Women are running — and winning — in 2018

    The midterm elections are changing how black women interact with the Democratic Party.

    By P.R. Lockhart
    Politics
    Why people are angry over a Washington Post fact check about police shootingsWhy people are angry over a Washington Post fact check about police shootings
    Politics

    The article argued that there were “virtually no shootings of unarmed black children” in recent years.

    By P.R. Lockhart
    Police Violence
    Former Texas police officer sentenced to 15 years for 2017 shooting of Jordan EdwardsFormer Texas police officer sentenced to 15 years for 2017 shooting of Jordan Edwards
    Police Violence

    Convictions in police shooting cases are still very rare.

    By P.R. Lockhart and German Lopez
    Politics
    Republican Ron DeSantis says electing black opponent Andrew Gillum would “monkey this up”Republican Ron DeSantis says electing black opponent Andrew Gillum would “monkey this up”
    Politics

    The comments came hours after Gillum pulled off an upset victory in Florida’s democratic gubernatorial primary.

    By P.R. Lockhart
    Police Violence
    A class on how to deal with trauma — taught by a cop who killed a black manA class on how to deal with trauma — taught by a cop who killed a black man
    Police Violence

    Protesters are angry that Betty Shelby is teaching the course two years after shooting Terence Crutcher.

    By P.R. Lockhart