Tramon
@tramonlucas.bsky.social
| President — Baltimore Association of Black Journalists | posts about news, culture, and music | Morgan State University alumnus 🐻||
Strangers. Yall confuse “group think” with community, and it’s dangerous. It’s so important to form your own opinions about the issues, and people, outside of social media.
AK@aimzkritty.bsky.social · 2mo agoOne of the things I hate about social media (and I guess this is a microcosm) is that one day we’re “all strangers” on here and the next we’re a community and have to answer to one another. Which one is it!?
Baltimore Banner@thebaltimorebanner.com · 3mo ago“What does 50 years of AFRAM mean to you?” That was the question we asked festivalgoers in attendance of AFRAM this weekend. This is what Black joy, culture and community look like in Baltimore! buff.ly/ibyTLu7 Words by Jasmine Vaughn-Hall Photos by Jessica Gallagher Video by Tramon Lucas
BREAKING: Feds level criminal charges in Key Bridge disaster, accusing company and 1 employee of improperly using flushing pumps — which can cause blackouts — and lying to investigators. W/ @hayesgardner.bsky.social www.thebanner.com/community/cr...
Federal prosecutors charge ship operator, employee in Key Bridge collapse
Federal prosecutors have leveled criminal charges in the Key Bridge collapse against the operator of the Dali, Synergy Marine Group, and one of its employees.
thebanner.com
I worked w/ Obama… I spoke w/ Obama…. Thank you HBO 😭.. Thank you Larry David. June 26 🎬 #HBOMax
My literal reaction to the hantavirus news because…
Baltimore Banner@thebaltimorebanner.com · 4mo agoPassengers start disembarking from hantavirus-stricken ship in Canary Islands
On Mother’s Day, I’m thinking about all the things I want for my kiddo. A thorough introduction to recreation and parks is definitely on my list. www.thebanner.com/opinion/colu...
Vaughn-Hall: Recreation and parks shaped me as a kid. I wish the same for my son
Reporter Jasmine Vaughn-Hall reminisces about the good days at her neighborhood park and creating those opportunities for her son.
thebanner.com
Lemon sticks, crab cakes, white-gloved ladies and brawls? How scattered dramas almost plucked Flower Mart from Baltimore for good. Bylined with @rkobell.bsky.social www.thebanner.com/culture/thin...
The Flower Mart fights that almost doomed one of Baltimore’s favorite festivals
Back-to-back fights in the 1970s almost ended Baltimore's beloved Flower Mart. But civic leaders brought it back, and it has become one of the city's favorite festivals.
thebanner.com
Every time I get on here, I’m just amazed (and thankful) at the content I see ☺️😭 Bless!
a woman is sitting on a couch using a tablet computer .
ALT: a woman is sitting on a couch using a tablet computer .
media.tenor.com
Historians, scholars and artists are working to unearth, record, preserve and share Maryland’s LGBTQ+ history— work they say is all the more urgent as the Trump administration and conservative legislatures try to roll back the rights of queer people www.thebanner.com/community/lo...
Baltimore’s queer hidden histories galvanize a new generation
As the Trump administration and conservative legislatures around the country attack rights secured for LGBTQIA+ people, Baltimore historians say sharing the stories of queer ancestors has never been m...
thebanner.com
Johns Hopkins University has its eyes on D.C. The elite university just bought a second building in the nation's capital, bringing its total D.C. footprint to almost 600,000 square feet. Inside Hopkins' Bloomberg Center + the university's D.C. ambitions: www.thebanner.com/education/hi...
Johns Hopkins’ D.C. real estate portfolio just got even bigger
Johns Hopkins University bought a second building in D.C., continuing its expansion into the nation's capital.
thebanner.com
@thebaltimorebanner.com Book Club is Tuesday, with author Tre Johnson discussing his debut book "Black Genius" with @tramonlucas.bsky.social www.thebanner.com/culture/book...
In ‘Black Genius,’ writer examines everyday brilliance of Black Americans
In his debut book, ‘Black Genius,’ culture critic Tre Johnson examines the everyday brilliance of Black people in America.
thebanner.com
Q: Do you have any fear for your own job security? John Harbaugh: It's a good question. It's sports. That's how it works. Said your job is to do the best job you can TODAY. "It's never been about keeping a job... I try to DO the job, not KEEP the job."
UMD President Darryll Pines cleared of plagiarism allegations
UMD President Darryll Pines cleared of plagiarism allegations
The University System of Maryland announced Friday it has cleared its College Park president of allegations that he plagiarized a paper published during his time at the university.
buff.ly
New: Gov. Moore's admin invited a natural gas industry insider to sit in on interviews to determine the latest Public Service Commission appointees. Records show the official was the only non-government employee present for the interviews: www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...
Gas industry insider sat in on Moore administration interviews for new utility regulators
An American Gas Association employee participated in the interview process for the top leadership roles at the state’s utility regulating agency.
thebanner.com
Priced out of pro-wrestling: Local WWE fans can’t afford John Cena’s last match, @kris10griffith.bsky.social and @tramonlucas.bsky.social report. (via @thebaltimorebanner.com)
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.
thebanner.com
Many Black people are finding joy, community, thrills and a bigger sense of the world through activities that were once inaccessible.
Scuba, skydiving and golf: Black adults embrace sports that defy stereotypes and bring joy
Many Black people are finding joy, community, thrills and a bigger sense of the world through activities that were once inaccessible.
nbcnews.to
Los Angeles legend Chris Paul has been cut from the Clippers and sent home in a shock move confirmed by the franchise, less than two months into what was meant to be the player's last season.
Chris Paul sent home after Clippers say they are 'parting ways' with the NBA legend
"Just Found Out I'm Being Sent Home," Paul, 40, wrote on his Instagram Tuesday night.
nbcnews.to
I’m going to need the article on the 3 am Chris Paul - Clippers breakup ASAP
Law Murray 📘@lawmurraythenu.bsky.social · 10mo agoIt is 2:40am in Atlanta and Chris Paul just posted this
I dedicated this holiday break to finally catching up on TV and so far: All Her Fault 10/10 (didn’t see that twist coming) It: Welcome To Derry 12/10 (so far!)
‘Helping out is the way to go’: Poly students create food pantry for families
Baltimore Poly students create food bank for families
How long does it take to create a food pantry?
buff.ly
OutKast is inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: “We started in a little room. Great things start in little rooms”
The death toll caused by Typhoon Kalmaegi in the Philippines has risen to at least 114 with 127 people reported missing, Philippine officials say.
Typhoon Kalmaegi leaves 114 dead, 127 missing in Philippines, many in province recovering from quake
Most of the deaths were reported in the central province of Cebu, which was pummeled by Kalmaegi on Tuesday, according to a local official.
nbcnews.to
BREAKING: Democrat Mikie Sherrill wins the New Jersey governor’s race, turning back a push from Republicans to build on Trump’s gains in the state, NBC News projects.
Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill wins New Jersey governor's race
Sherrill defeated Republican Jack Ciattarelli in the competitive race to succeed term-limited Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy, NBC News projects.
nbcnews.to
Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist whose meteoric rise captivated NewYorkCity, beat out former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to become city's next mayor, NBC News projects.
