Kassaundra Shanette Lockhart
I'm a writer.
Features, Biographical, Descriptive, Persuasive, Expository, Copywriting, Editing, Sports
davidsonlocal.com
Baker becomes first Black judge in Davidson and Davie counties
In the words of Rev. Dr. Arnetta Beverly, “Somewhere history is being made but in Davidson County ‘her’story has been made.”
davidsonlocal.com
Bike trail is ready to welcome visitors
After a year of digging, shifting dirt and building out a trail, The Ridge Cycle Hub is open for mountain bikers and hikers.
davidsonlocal.com
Dunbar School: The Current Plan
First article of this investigative series: Last summer, during a regularly scheduled meeting, the Lexington City Council voted 5-4 to grant a zoning permit to Shelter Investments Development Corporation (SIDC) to convert Dunbar School, once home to the city’s only Black high school (and sitting vacant since 2008), on Smith Ave. into affordable, senior housing.
womenadvancenc.org
Black women are aiming to change the landscape of agriculture
Spotlight on black female farmers in North Carolina.
businessequalitymagazine.com
BEQ Magazine Vol 5 Iss 2 (Summer)
Cover story article profiling Alphonso David, the Human Rights Campaign first minority president. He is also the first civil rights lawyer to lead the organization.
vanguardsports.com
Content development for website
I wrote the majority of the content on the website.
tarheelsoccerclub.com
Content development for website
I developed (wrote) 95% of the content on the website.
Slate
In Davidson County, North Carolina, Welcoming Voters Was Unwelcome
For me, Halloween 2020, in my hometown of Lexington, North Carolina, was scheduled to be a day filled with a plethora of emotions: joy, optimism, enthusiasm, peace, love, invigoration. It was the final day of early voting, and I was spearheading the local portion of a statewide effort, by the organization Women AdvaNCe, to help voters feel secure and welcome at polling sites.
What I expected is what I received. Initially. Then the day took a turn and uncovered the rooted oppressive and...
the-dispatch.com
Community unites in call for racial justice
“Black lives matter.”
“We want justice.”
“Power to the people.”
These were just a few of the signs and chants seen and heard as approximately 1,000 protesters marched on Main Street from Compare Foods to the Lexington Police Department on Sunday afternoon.
businessequalitymagazine.com
Amber Hikes Forges a New Path at ACLU
Cover story article profiling ACLU's first Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer, Amber Hikes.
Barbecue Festival
36th Annual Barbecue Festival Press Release
General press release for the 36th Annual Barbecue Festival
womenadvancenc.org
Respect My Locs
A little over three years ago I made one of the best decisions of my life.
I decided to loc my hair.
City of Lexington, NC
African American Business Summit Press Release
Press release for upcoming summit
womenadvancenc.org
Stop trying to relate, listen
Article focused on the importance of white women listening instead of trying to relate to a black woman's exprience.