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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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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.
Maryland lawmakers question ICE, DHS over ‘disturbing’ conditions at Baltimore facility
Members of Maryland’s congressional delegation sent a letter Friday to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and acting ICE Director Todd Lyons questioning what some have called abusive treatment in an immigration holding room facility in downtown Baltimore.
DHS officers watch as people march in the streets surrounding the U.S. Customs and Immigration field office in Baltimore.
Galentine’s Day event rare time for Baltimore women to bridge racial divide
Organizers of a racially diverse Galentine’s Day party revived it this year in part to combat the political divide the nation is experiencing. They hope the multiracial gathering will help repair fractured relationships.
Alysha January, left, and Jessi Rutherford are bringing back their Galentine’s Day event after a three-year hiatus.
Raskin visits ‘overcrowded’ ICE holding area in Baltimore during unannounced tour
Days after a judge ordered ICE to allow unannounced congressional oversight, U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin toured an “overcrowded” holding area in downtown Baltimore — and said the conditions he saw were a “bad situation.”
U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin speaks with reporters outside the George H. Fallon Federal Building on Thursday.
‘Heated Rivalry’ fandom exposes LGBTQIA+ divide in Baltimore
For some, love of “Heated Rivalry” has exposed the loss of a once-vibrant gay nightlife in Charm City and splintered its LGBTQIA+ community.
Actors Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie on Season 1, Episode 1 of "Heated Rivalry."
Is an ICE surge coming to Baltimore? Local officials, activists struggle to find out.
Recent federal legislation championed by the administration of President Donald Trump has added hundreds of millions of dollars to immigration enforcement, leading to an expected spending spree to ramp up activities in states like Maryland.
ICE vehicles parked in the lower level of a garage on West Fayette Street in Baltimore.
Washington County: Feds’ plan for immigration detention near Hagerstown cannot be stopped
The federal government moved quickly over the last month to establish a foothold in Maryland, notifying Washington County officials of its intentions just days before inking the deed giving it full ownership of the property in Williamsport, just outside of Hagerstown.
his new warehouse off Hopewell Road outside Hagerstown has beed toured by government officials for possible use as an ICE detention facility.
Viral video provides rare look inside crowded ICE holding room in Baltimore
A new viral video taken inside an immigration holding room facility in downtown Baltimore is the latest proof of abusive treatment of people confined in federal custody, activists and lawmakers say.
A partial screengrab from a video posted to social media purporting to show the inside of a holding room for undocumented immigrants in downtown Baltimore.
Maduro’s viral tracksuit has ties to Maryland
Although there is some debate about the validity of the Maduro image, it hasn’t changed the fact that it has thrust Maryland’s fashion community into the international spotlight.
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