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P.R. Lockhart

Staff Writer

    Latest articles by P.R. Lockhart

    Education
    A Virginia seminary is the first school to create a reparations fundA Virginia seminary is the first school to create a reparations fund
    Education

    Virginia Theological Seminary used enslaved labor. Now it is spending $1.7 million on reparations.

    By P.R. Lockhart
    Culture
    The controversy surrounding Jay-Z’s partnership with the NFL, explainedThe controversy surrounding Jay-Z’s partnership with the NFL, explained
    Culture

    Hip-hop’s first billionaire is helping with the NFL’s social justice efforts. But the partnership’s first few weeks have been riddled with controversies.

    By P.R. Lockhart
    Education
    Smaller communities are “seceding” from larger school districts. It’s accelerating school segregation.Smaller communities are “seceding” from larger school districts. It’s accelerating school segregation.
    Education

    A new study finds that an increase in “splinter” school districts are leaving poor and nonwhite students behind.

    By P.R. Lockhart
    Politics
    The Cherokee Nation says it has a right to a congressional delegate. Now it wants Congress to fulfill its promise.The Cherokee Nation says it has a right to a congressional delegate. Now it wants Congress to fulfill its promise.
    Politics

    To honor a 184-year-old treaty, the tribal nation wants Kimberly Teehee seated as its official representative.

    By P.R. Lockhart
    Religion
    A venue turned down an interracial wedding, citing “Christian belief.” It’s far from the first to do so.A venue turned down an interracial wedding, citing “Christian belief.” It’s far from the first to do so.
    Religion

    The relationship between religious exemption laws and racial discrimination is not new.

    By P.R. Lockhart
    Politics
    A woman says her cries for help were ignored as she gave birth in jail. Her story is one of many.A woman says her cries for help were ignored as she gave birth in jail. Her story is one of many.
    Politics

    Diana Sanchez’s federal lawsuit in Denver is part of a much larger issue facing incarcerated women.

    By P.R. Lockhart
    Politics
    Stacey Abrams’s fight for voting rights matters more than her political futureStacey Abrams’s fight for voting rights matters more than her political future
    Politics

    The former gubernatorial candidate keeps getting asked about running for office. Her fight against voter suppression could have a greater impact.

    By P.R. Lockhart
    Criminal Justice
    Black children are being killed in St. Louis. Their deaths are going unsolved.Black children are being killed in St. Louis. Their deaths are going unsolved.
    Criminal Justice

    At least a dozen black children have been shot and killed in the city since April. Their deaths are part of a larger problem.

    By P.R. Lockhart
    Criminal Justice
    The officer who used a chokehold on Eric Garner was fired. But the case is far from settled.The officer who used a chokehold on Eric Garner was fired. But the case is far from settled.
    Criminal Justice

    The ongoing fallout from the NYPD commissioner’s recent decision to fire Daniel Pantaleo, explained.

    By P.R. Lockhart
    Culture
    Meek Mill’s decade-long probation showed how broken America’s justice system isMeek Mill’s decade-long probation showed how broken America’s justice system is
    Culture

    The Philadelphia rapper had been caught in America’s probation system for years. On Tuesday, his case finally came to an end.

    By P.R. Lockhart