Meet Kenneth.
We built this because of him.
Kenneth was the kind of person you noticed right away — not just for his height, but for his huge smile and unforgettable presence.
He studied full-time, worked three jobs, and was laser-focused on one goal: making civic life more fair, more just, and more accessible to the people who needed it most.
“I want to increase fairness and justice in the world. Whether it’s through law, politics, or journalism, I will work toward this goal.”
At age 22, just months before graduating from Georgia State University, Kenneth unexpectedly passed away. We lost a son, a brother, a friend — and a rising leader who never stopped pushing for a better world.
We built this Foundation to carry forward the vision Kenneth lived every day: one rooted in service, civic action, and relentless belief in what’s possible. Through our programs, we’ll find and grow the next generation of Georgia’s servant leaders — the kind Kenneth would have been.
Summer 2026
The K.H. Lockett Truth and Justice Fellowship
In partnership with the Southern Center for Human Rights
Launching next year, the K.H. Lockett Truth and Justice Fellowship expands access to public-interest careers by placing undergraduates within high-impact justice, communications, and advocacy institutions.
2026 Placement
The inaugural Fellow will work full-time at the Atlanta headquarters of the Southern Center for Human Rights, a nationally recognized nonprofit advancing justice and human dignity through litigation, advocacy, and public education.
Over the 10-week program, the Fellow will receive 1:1 mentorship from The Kenneth Lockett Foundation and structured exposure to attorneys, civic leaders, and elected officials shaping Georgia.
Program Details
Location
Atlanta, Georgia
Duration
10 weeks
Format
Full-time, paid
Start Date
June 1, 2026
In partnership with the
Southern Center for Human Rights
Launching next year, the K.H. Lockett Truth and Justice Fellowship expands access to public-interest careers by placing undergraduates within high-impact justice, communications, and advocacy institutions.
2026 Placement
The inaugural Fellow will work full-time at the Atlanta headquarters of the Southern Center for Human Rights, a nationally recognized nonprofit advancing justice and human dignity through litigation, advocacy, and public education.
Over the 10-week program, the Fellow will receive 1:1 mentorship from The Kenneth Lockett Foundation and structured exposure to attorneys, civic leaders, and elected officials shaping Georgia.
Help us invest in Georgia’s future.
Absolutely. If you’ve already contributed to a DAF — or plan to — you can recommend a grant to support The Kenneth Lockett Foundation. It’s a flexible, tax-smart way to commit to causes you believe in over time. You can initiate a DAF gift directly through DAF Direct if you use Fidelity, Schwab, or BNY Mellon Charitable.
Yes — our Giving Team is happy to work with you or your advisor to make your philanthropy align with your financial goals. For example, some donors choose to “bunch” multiple years of donations into a single tax year to exceed the standard deduction threshold and increase their charitable tax benefit. If you’d like to explore structured giving strategies, get in touch and we’ll help you find the right approach.
The Kenneth Lockett Foundation is a social impact organization that invests in the next generation of civic leaders by building pathways into public service, law, and journalism. Guided by a commitment to the public interest, the Foundation is nonprofit, nonpartisan, and dedicated to shaping a more just, informed, and engaged society.
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