I did some more testing after the above comment by benbraunster.
If my laptop suspends when I close the lid then I can view my desktop after unlocking. This is what 'xubuntu-default-settings 14.04.5' fixed for me.
If I have the laptop set to only lock when I close the lid then I have a black screen after unlocking.
I toggle suspending with the workaround in #1307545
I did some more testing after the above comment by benbraunster. default- settings 14.04.5' fixed for me.
If my laptop suspends when I close the lid then I can view my desktop after unlocking. This is what 'xubuntu-
If I have the laptop set to only lock when I close the lid then I have a black screen after unlocking.
I toggle suspending with the workaround in #1307545