Darreonna Davis
Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Reporting Fellow at The 19th News
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1 week ago |
thebaltimorebanner.com | Darreonna Davis
Freddie “Pepper” Gray was a young Black man who grew up in Baltimore’s Sandtown-Winchester neighborhood. It was his death that turned him into a symbol for people fed up with police misconduct in the city and throughout the country. Gray suffered a spinal cord injury while in police custody in April 2015. His death days later, at 25 years old, sparked unrest in Baltimore and nationwide.
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2 weeks ago |
thebaltimorebanner.com | Darreonna Davis
The Heritage Association of Dundalk announced on Friday the end to one of the region’s most cherished traditions: the Dundalk Heritage Fair. Citing financial challenges, organizers said the iconic fair will not return this year. Since 1976, the Dundalk Heritage Fair has been more than just a summer celebration—it’s been a beloved institution woven into the fabric of Baltimore County life.
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2 weeks ago |
thebaltimorebanner.com | Darreonna Davis
The U.S. Naval Academy released the list of nearly 400 pieces of literature removed from its library that explored themes of white supremacy, race and racism in America, gender identity and sexuality and diversity. The book removals follow executive orders from the Trump administration. Titles from prominent Black politicians Stacey Abrams and Bakari Sellers, literary luminary Maya Angelou, activists Ibram X. Kendi and Tamika D.
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2 weeks ago |
thebaltimorebanner.com | Darreonna Davis
A sweet, strong, caring and compassionate woman who could light up any room is how many remember Karen Franklin. “Karen was a selfless, sensitive, loyal, caring, and compassionate woman whose smile lit up every room,” her obituary read.
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3 weeks ago |
thebaltimorebanner.com | Darreonna Davis
Baltimore County Police are investigating the deaths of a husband and wife in Owings Mills, officials announced Wednesday. Baltimore County police responded to the 3500 block of Avery Hill Drive on Tuesday where 59-year-old Karen Franklin and 63-year-old Gary Franklin were found dead with gunshot wounds. Police say the Franklins were a married couple.
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Mayor Brandon Scott, Attorney Billy Murphy and Fredricka Gray, Freddie Gray’s twin sister, held a memorial on the 10-year anniversary of his death where they placed a wreath at his mural in Sandtown-Winchester. Freddie Gray died after a police transport. @BaltimoreBanner https://t.co/e8BqDS2KKq
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