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Journalist Portfolio

Torrence Banks is a multimedia storyteller with a passion for journalism. He has had work published by The Miami Herald, Afro News, and the University of Maryland's Howard Center for Investigative Journalism. This website showcases his best work, including articles and multimedia content.

Miami Herald

War on the shore: The inner turmoil at a wealthy North Beach high-rise complex

https://twitter.com/BanksTorrence/status/1561359781083979776

During Gay Pride Month, LGBTQ community vows to say gay, stay strong, register to vote

https://twitter.com/BanksTorrence/status/1536711813320126466

Ex-Florida guard who left female inmate paralyzed is convicted — but not for that incident

https://twitter.com/BanksTorrence/status/1547590296845791234

DeSantis’ ‘anti-woke’ agenda, fully deployed, awaits students, teachers upon return to class

https://twitter.com/BanksTorrence/status/1554852415865774087

Howard Center for Investigative Journalism

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Capital News Service

When families’ love of the game conflicts with the science

https://cnsmaryland.org/2024/02/05/when-families-love-of-the-game-conflicts-with-the-science/

Poll: Black, Hispanic parents nearly twice as likely as white parents to see youth football as a path to college scholarships, NFL

https://cnsmaryland.org/2024/02/05/poll-black-hispanic-parents-nearly-twice-as-likely-as-white-parents-to-see-youth-football-as-a-path-to-college-scholarships-nfl/

Newspapers dehumanized Black victims of lynchings in Tallahassee by describing them as animals or insane

https://lynching.cnsmaryland.org/2021/10/31/newspapers-dehumanized-black-victims-of-lynchings-in-tallahassee-by-describing-them-as-animals-or-insane/

Lethal Restraint:

https://apnews.com/projects/investigation-police-use-of-force/

Van Hollen, Democrats plan push for stronger policy protecting civilians from American weapons used by allies

https://cnsmaryland.org/2024/02/14/van-hollen-democrats-plan-push-for-stronger-policy-protecting-civilians-from-american-weapons-used-by-allies/

NTSB: Plane door incident probe hindered by lack of Boeing documents

https://cnsmaryland.org/2024/03/06/ntsb-plane-door-incident-probe-hindered-by-lack-of-boeing-documents/

Retirement crisis threatens current workers, experts tell Congress

https://cnsmaryland.org/2024/03/01/retirement-crisis-threatens-current-workers-experts-tell-congress/

Afro News

Laura Crandon battled breast cancer and won– now she’s fighting for a healthcare system that considers Black women

https://afro.com/laura-crandon-battled-breast-cancer-and-won-now-shes-fighting-for-a-healthcare-system-that-considers-black-women/

How can Black men advocate for themselves in the doctor’s office?

https://afro.com/how-can-black-men-advocate-for-themselves-in-the-doctors-office/

Streetcar Suburbs News

Riversdale House Museum honors enslaved ancestors with panel discussion and celebration

https://streetcarsuburbs.news/riversdale-house-museum-honors-enslaved-ancestors-with-panel-discussion-and-celebration/

Local Hyattsville author fills critical space in children’s media

https://streetcarsuburbs.news/local-hyattsville-author-fills-critical-space-in-childrens-media/

Hyattsville schools alumna looks to inspire students with mural

https://streetcarsuburbs.news/hyattsville-schools-alumna-looks-to-inspire-students-with-mural/

Art Works for Hyattsville seniors

https://streetcarsuburbs.news/art-works-for-hyattsville-seniors/

University Park Town Council approves ordinance to limit speed in school zones

https://streetcarsuburbs.news/university-park-town-council-approves-ordinance-to-limit-speed-in-school-zones/

WSMV News4 Nashville

One person dies after shooting at Murfreesboro Pike Waffle House parking lot

https://www.wsmv.com/2022/03/12/police-are-investigating-shooting-murfreesboro-pike-waffle-house/

Two Nashville educators, Metro officer arrested after sexual abuse investigation

https://www.wsmv.com/2022/05/12/two-nashville-educators-metro-officer-charged-after-sexual-abuse-investigation/

70-year-old woman charged after fatal car crash

https://www.wsmv.com/2022/04/25/one-woman-killed-fatal-crash-near-public-square/

Greenbelt News Review

In the Same Boat: Greenbelt Gliders, a Cooperative Team

https://www.greenbeltnewsreview.com/news-stories/in-the-same-boat-greenbelt-gliders-a-cooperative-team/

Greenbelt Gymnast Represents U.S.A. at Budapest Acro Cup

https://www.greenbeltnewsreview.com/news-stories/greenbelt-gymnast-represents-usa-at-budapest-acro-cup/

Maroon Tiger newspaper

POLICE EXHIBIT ‘EXCESSIVE USE OF FORCE’ IN VIRAL ARREST OF TWO AUC STUDENTS

https://maroontigermedia.com/2020/06/police-exhibit-excessive-use-of-force-in-viral-arrest-of-two-auc-students/

STUDENTS REACT TO ARRESTS OF MESSIAH YOUNG AND TANIYAH PILGRIM

https://maroontigermedia.com/2020/06/students-react-to-arrests-of-messiah-young-and-taniyah-pilgrim/

TENSION WITH FACULTY CAUSED PROVOST HODGE TO RESIGN

https://maroontigermedia.com/2020/02/hodge-crafts-initial-resignation-in-october-amid-tension/

CROWD ROARS AS KAMALA SPEAKS AT FORBES

https://issuu.com/themaroontiger/docs/97.5__online_w__captions_

NOT UP FOR DEBATE: NEW DEAL DEMOCRATS’ ATTEMPT TO BRING DEMOCRATIC DEBATE TO MOREHOUSE

https://maroontigermedia.com/2019/11/not-up-for-debate-new-deal-democrats-attempt-to-bring-democratic-debate-to-morehouse/

My Photography

While traditional text stories are good, visuals can take these stories to another level. Great photos and videos can help keep the viewer's attention. They also make scenes and concepts that are difficult to explain in words more comprehensible. Here are some photos that I've taken with my DSLR camera. For more photos, visit my Instagram page here. Video stories that I have created are also below.