Tramon Lucas
digital editor
Tramon Lucas is the digital editor for The Baltimore Banner, where he focuses on alerts and homepage curation, optimizes content for search and produces social videos. He also produces The Banner’s evening newsletter, The P.M. Scan, and writes the Saturday morning newsletter. Tramon, raised in Baltimore, graduated from Morgan State University, where he studied journalism. He helps mentor the next generation of journalists through the National Association of Black Journalists and the Baltimore affiliate chapter.
The latest from Tramon
What does AFRAM mean to you?
We caught up with several AFRAM festivalgoers to hear about their outfit choices and what AFRAM 50 means to them.
AFRAM 50 callout for memories
Reporter Jasmine Vaughn-Hall is calling for AFRAM memories, stories and experiences ahead of the 50th anniversary of the festival.
Writer examines the everyday brilliance of Black people in America in ‘Black Genius’
In his debut book, ‘Black Genius,’ culture critic Tre Johnson examines the everyday brilliance of Black people in America.
Priced out of pro wrestling: Local WWE fans can’t afford John Cena’s last match
WWE Superstar and actor John Cena will have his final match in Washington, D.C. in December. But high ticket prices will keep some diehard fans from seeing their pro-wrestling hero last hurrah.
"No Kings" Protests sweep Maryland
Maryland became a stage for the nationwide “No Kings" protests on Saturday.
Unearthing the Howard Family's remarkable saga
The Howard family triumphed over the horrors of slavery, built a thriving community and launched the AFRO-American newspaper chain.
Fentanyl mixed with a new drug may be cause of mass overdose
A dangerous drug is making fentanyl even more dangerous — and it may be to blame for the mass overdose event in Baltimore that left 27 people hospitalized.
Mass overdose in West Baltimore
At least 27 people have been hospitalized for suspected overdoses after a “bad batch” of street drugs swept through West Baltimore Thursday.
The 3rd annual Legacy Builders
A recap of our 3rd annual Legacy Builders event focused on community, conversation and impact, featuring Baltimore community and business leaders.
Baltimore kids face serious safety risks getting to school
Baltimore City students say getting to school can be frightening. Education reporter Liz Bowie explains the hardships students face.
Juneteenth at the Lewis Museum
The Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture hosted a block party celebrating Juneteenth, Black Music month and more!
Wu-Tang Clan fans answer trivia questions
We showed you how well superfan Mayor Brandon Scott did in Wu-Tang Trivia. Now let’s see how well fans and others did with the same questions.
Wu-Tang Trivia w/Mayor Brandon Scott
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott is a big fan of the Wu-Tang Clan. Can he beat ChatGPT trivia on his favorite rap group?
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson shines in acting cameo on ‘Power Book III: Raising Kanan’
Baltimore Ravens Quarterback Lamar Jackson makes acting debut on Starz hit series "Power Book III: Raising Kanan."
Black-owned businesses are essential to Baltimore. Here are some of our favorites.
If you’re looking for places to eat, shop and visit, follow this guide to some favorite Black-owned businesses in Baltimore.
Detective who helped label Abrego Garcia a gang member had trouble of his own
Ivan Mendez was suspended in 2019, just days after he helped flag Abrego Garcia as a MS-13 gang member
Jasmine Vaughn-Hall talks with the generation rocked by Freddie Gray’s death
Here are some stories of the young people who were shaped by the death of Freddie Gray.
The road to wrestling stardom runs through Maryland
A wrestling school in Harford County is training the next generation of stars.
For aspiring wrestling pros, the road to WWE runs through Maryland
Before they can perform at WWE’s WrestleMania or AEW’s All In, aspiring pro wrestlers must learn their craft at MCW, a Harford County wrestling school.
It’s WrestleMania week, and this Baltimore wrestling fan is living out his dream
It's WrestleMania Week for WWE fans, but Brian H. Waters isn't your typical wrestling fan. He's turned his hobby into his profession, living the dream he prayed for.
