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Journalist Portfolio
Torrence Banks is a multimedia storyteller with a passion for journalism. He has had work published by NOTUS, US News and World Report, 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.
NOTUS
Kristi Noem Is Holding Up More Than $1 Billion in Hazard Mitigation Funds
https://www.notus.org/trump-white-house/kristi-noem-hazard-mitigation-funds-hold-fema
Artists Are Threatening to Cancel Over Trump’s Kennedy Center Renaming
https://www.notus.org/donald-trump/kennedy-center-name-change-artists-cancel
Increased Bureaucracy and Low Morale: Inside FEMA Under Trump
https://www.notus.org/trump-white-house/trump-fema-morale-efficiency
The Trump Administration Killed a Deal to Fix This Alabama County’s Sewage Issues. Now What?
https://www.notus.org/climate-environment/trump-administration-alabama-county-sewage
‘It Sucks’: Air Traffic Controllers Worry the Shutdown Risks Flyer Safety — And Their Own Health
https://www.notus.org/us-news/air-traffic-control-government-shutdown-flight-safety-fatigue
Trump’s Budget Law ‘Solidified’ a Georgia Hospital’s Decision to Shutter Its Delivery Unit
https://www.notus.org/georgia/trump-budget-law-georgia-hospital-delivery-unit-south
Why a Senate Candidate Says He Keeps Moving Money Between His Accounts
https://www.notus.org/louisiana/senate-candidate-money-accounts
Howard Center for Investigative Journalism
And
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
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
NTSB: Plane door incident probe hindered by lack of Boeing documents
Retirement crisis threatens current workers, experts tell Congress
US News and World Report
How Introverted Students Can Thrive in College
https://www.usnews.com/education/articles/how-introverted-students-can-thrive-in-college
22 Colleges With the Most Olympians in Paris in 2024
How to Thrive as an HBCU Student-Athlete
https://www.usnews.com/education/articles/how-to-thrive-as-an-hbcu-student-athlete
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
Afro News
Laura Crandon battled breast cancer and won– now she’s 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
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
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
70-year-old woman charged after fatal car crash
https://www.wsmv.com/2022/04/25/one-woman-killed-fatal-crash-near-public-square/
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.
My video stories
Graduate Student Appreciation at The Board and Brew
Sonidos! records store stands alone
UMD Skateboarding Community
Students display robots during showcase on Maryland Day