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John-John Williams IV

John-John

John-John Williams IV is a diversity, equity and inclusion reporter at The Baltimore Banner. A native of Syracuse, New York, and a graduate of Howard University, he has lived in Baltimore for the past 17 years. Before coming to The Baltimore Banner, John-John worked for The Baltimore Sun covering education, fashion, home, food, travel, popular culture and DEI. Before coming to Baltimore, he worked at The Times-Picayune, and The Argus Leader. He interned at The Chicago Tribune, The Detroit Free Press and The Post Standard. In his free time he likes to travel, eat in restaurants, binge television shows and experience life.

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Court ruling overshadows, but won’t overrule, new Maryland voting rights law
Maryland leaders say the state’s new voting rights law will help protect minority voters after the U.S. Supreme Court weakened a key anti-discrimination provision of the federal Voting Rights Act.
The United States Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C. on Friday, January 3, 2025.
Why Mayor Brandon Scott has Cleveland’s mayor on speed dial
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott and Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb say their friendship, frequent calls and shared challenges as young Black city leaders have made them trusted allies.
Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott, left, and Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb take part in a panel at a Big Bets For America event in Baltimore earlier this month.
Tea time: Sold-out AFRO News event has become a must for Black Marylanders
The AFRO Tea has grown to one of the most popular events of the season for African American women and one of the most difficult to acquire tickets in town.
The crowd at a recent AFRO Tea event.
Staff shaken after ICE pursuit leads agents into Ovenbird Bakery in Highlandtown
Federal immigration officers chased a man they were attempting to detain in Highlandtown into Ovenbird Bakery on Friday morning, leaving staff shaken from the encounter.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents pursued a man into Ovenbird Bakery on Friday morning in Highlandtown.
What do you wear when you’re delivering bad news? Ask this Baltimore designer.
Downtown Partnership leader Shelonda Stokes got an assist from a Baltimore designer for this year’s annual report for Charm City.
Shelonda Stokes, president of the Downtown Partnership of Baltimore, gets fitted for a suit by designer Natalie Karyl at her shop The Dollhouse Boutique in Baltimore.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott tapped to lead African American Mayors Association
Brandon Scott has been appointed president of the African American Mayors Association, a national nonprofit representing more than 500 mayors across the country.
Mayor Brandon Scott delivers the State of the City address at Baltimore Center Stage in March.
LGBTQIA+ community explores arming up during heated political times
Gun rights organizations and advocates say interest in gun ownership seems to have increased in LGBTQIA+ community since President Donald Trump returned to the White House last year.
Gun rights organizations and advocates say interest in gun ownership seems to have increased in the LGBTQIA+ community since President Donald Trump returned to the White House last year.
Federal officials say injured immigrant was eluding authorities before crash
U.S. Department of Homeland Security officials said a 32-year-old Baltimore City man late last week “dangerously evaded” officers who were attempting to arrest and eventually deport him, which ultimately led to a multicar pileup and the man attempting to flee on foot.
An ICE vehicle rammed into the back of the van Ever Alvarenga Rios was driving on his way to work Thursday morning, his lawyer claims.
Lawyer again claims to be denied access to immigrant client injured during ICE crash
The lawyer for a 32-year-old man who he said was injured this week when his van was struck by a federal immigration agent’s vehicle was again denied access to him, the attorney said.
An ICE vehicle rammed into the back of the van Ever Alvarenga Rios was driving on his way to work Thursday morning, his lawyer claims. Alvarenga Rios shows injuries he sustained from the accident.
ICE crash injures immigrant; lawyer says it appears intentional
A 32-year-old man remained under treatment Friday at a Baltimore hospital for “significant injuries” after his lawyer claimed an ICE vehicle rammed the back of the immigrant’s van this week.
An ICE vehicle rammed into the back of the van Ever Alvarenga Rios was driving on his way to work Thursday morning, his lawyer claims.
Prince Harry spotted at award-winning Baltimore restaurant
Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, visited Charleston, a popular, award-winning Baltimore eatery while in the region this week, restaurant officials confirmed.
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex departs during a court case against Associated Newspapers Ltd at The Royal Courts of Justice on January 20, 2026 in London, England.
US Supreme Court ruling against conversion therapy bans could affect Maryland law
An 8-1 high court majority sided with a Christian counselor who argues the law banning talk therapy violates the First Amendment.
The United States Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C. on Friday, January 3, 2025.
Analysis: ICE arrests have slowed down — but not in Maryland
ICE administrative arrests in Maryland more than tripled during the first year of Trump’s second term as compared to former President Joe Biden’s last year in office, a Banner analysis of newly released data shows.
What Maryland’s coach and star guard think about their viral moment
A viral third-quarter exchange between Maryland basketball coach Brenda Frese and star guard Oluchi Okananwa has ignited a discussion about race, gender and the dynamics of coaching.
A viral third-quarter exchange between Maryland basketball coach Brenda Frese, right, and star guard Oluchi Okananwa has ignited a discussion about race, gender and the dynamics of coaching.
Fight leads to gunfire at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, police say
Baltimore Police are investigating a Sunday evening shooting near the Maryland Science Center along the Inner Harbor.
A Baltimore Police vehicle is seen in Fells Point on April 14, 2024.
Maryland native says she escaped Qatar with help of Trump adviser Alex Bruesewitz
Stuck in Qatar after the U.S. and Israel launched attacks against Iran, Anjali Sharma says she finally found a way to her cousin’s wedding in India, with help from Trump adviser Alex Bruesewitz.
Anjali Sharma, a 26-year-old who grew up in Owings Mills, has been stranded in Doha, Qatar since Feb. 28. She was in the country on a 24 hour stopover on her way to India to attend a family wedding.
Maryland Democrats worry about impact of Legionella ‘outbreak’ in Baltimore federal building
Legionella bacteria have been detected in Baltimore’s George H. Fallon Federal Building, which houses ICE holding rooms, prompting Maryland lawmakers to raise concerns.
Legionella bacteria have been detected in Baltimore’s George H. Fallon Federal Building, which houses ICE holding rooms.
Owings Mills native stranded in Qatar during US war against Iran
Anjali Sharma’s predicament is just one of thousands experienced by Americans in the war-torn region, leaving them largely trapped because of a lack of commercial flights home.
Anjali Sharma, a 26-year-old who grew up in Owings Mills, has been stranded in Doha, Qatar since Feb. 28. She was in the country on a 24 hour stopover on her way to India to attend a family wedding.
ICE vehicles gone from Baltimore’s Symphony Center parking garage
About 50 new law enforcement vehicles had been stored in the garage in Baltimore’s Midtown-Belvedere neighborhood.
A fleet of law enforcement vehicles seen parked on the rooftop level of the Symphony Center Garage in Baltimore this month. All of the vehicles  were “removed” as of Wednesday, according to the leasing company of the garage.
Dinner and a movement: Baltimore chefs take on erasure of Black history
This month, Baltimore-area chefs are serving up reminders of Black Americans’ contributions to history.
Chef Durian Neal will host a sold-out, 35-person dinner Saturday at Collective Spaces in downtown Baltimore.
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