2023 Impact Report

2023 IMPACT REPORT

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A LETTER FROM THE EDITOR IN CHIEF

Dear Readers and Supporters,

Walking through the bustling newsroom at The Baltimore Banner, I can clearly see the resilience of local journalism despite unprecedented industry challenges over the last several decades. The local journalism business is at a crossroads, grappling with closures and layoffs at an alarming rate.

In Baltimore and Maryland, we have keenly felt this crisis, with the decline and disappearances of many print and broadcast outlets. But even against this backdrop, The Banner has become one of Maryland's largest and most diverse newsrooms in just a year and a half of publishing, producing impactful stories that drive change across sectors in our city and state, even influencing policy at the national level.

As editor in chief, I am proud to share our innovative approach to sustaining local journalism. We have adopted a groundbreaking nonprofit model, blending paid subscriptions, local advertising, sponsored events and philanthropy.

Our 2023 end of year fundraising campaign saw a remarkable 270% increase over 2022, demonstrating the community's commitment to our mission.

Our diversified revenue portfolio, including individual gifts and successful events like iMPACT Maryland, positions us for long-term sustainability. The Banner, under the visionary leadership of Founder and Chairman Stewart Bainum Jr., aims to be a beacon of outstanding independent journalism in Maryland.

To ensure the vitality of local news, we believe in sharing our successes and lessons. By exchanging ideas and collaborating with other newsrooms, we can collectively navigate the evolving media landscape and help our peers in other parts of the country grow into resilient institutions that hold power to account, increase civic participation, and bring communities together.

Your support, whether through subscriptions, donations, or attendance at our events, is pivotal. The Banner is not just a news source; it's an investment in the health of our communities and the strength of our democracy.

Thank you for standing with us on this transformative journey.

Sincerely,

Kimi Yoshino Editor in Chief, The Baltimore Banner

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Stewart Bainum Jr.

Chair, Board of Directors, Choice Hotels International

Sandy Bainum

Actor, Singer, Dancer, Producer

Imtiaz Patel

Chief Consumer Officer, Gannett;

Former CEO, The Baltimore Banner

Janet Currie

President, Greater Maryland - Bank of America

Jedd Gould

President and Owner, Mediabids

William (Bill) L. Jews

Professional Director

Former President and CEO, CareFirst Inc.

Brian McGrory

Chair, Boston University Journalism Program

Former Editor in Chief, The Boston Globe

Shanaysha Sauls

CEO, Baltimore Community Foundation

Josh Tyrangiel

Executive Producer / COO Eden Productions / Kunhardt Film

Suzi Watford

Chief Growth Officer, SiriusXM

Media Advisor, Former EVP, Consumer Revenue, Dow Jones & The Wall Street Journal

Bob Cohn

CEO, The Baltimore Banner

CURRENT BANNER STAFF

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Andre Jones

Monique Jones

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Kirk McKoy

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Rachel Mull

Ulysses Muñoz

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2023 EVENTS

The Baltimore Banner hosted over a dozen events in 2023, creating opportunities for supporters, readers, and the public to come together and engage with our newsroom. We hosted two Banner Revealed panel discussions that were open to the community, in which reporter and editor teams shared behind-the-scenes insights and broke down the reporting process.

Our Legacy Builders event held in June elevated diverse voices in our city and state by highlighting the people and ideas shaping our community.

The Banner’s inaugural thought leadership conference, iMPACT Maryland, convened thought leaders and a diverse group of over 100 participants for insightful discussions on the future of Baltimore and Maryland and welcomed nearly 1,000 guests throughout the day..

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Maryland Governor Wes Moore headlined the event, addressing key issues including the future of infrastructure investment in the state, fostering a culture of civic engagement, and youth gun violence.

In an education panel, Baltimore City Public Schools CEO Sonja Santelises emphasized reexamining the breadth of

Pictured: Journalist and author Brian Stelter leads the October 10 iMPACT Maryland keynote discussion with Maryland Governor Wes Moore. (Kirk McKoy/The Baltimore Banner)

roles schools are expected to fulfill and offering resources and support to equip them for success.

A panel focused on health care advocated for collaborative efforts to address social determinants of health, with Bradley S. Chambers of MedStar Health stressing the importance of holistic, integrated systems that address patient health from every angle. A discussion on youth gun violence explored how the prevalence of social media use and substance abuse among adolescents have contributed to longstanding challenges, and the panel evaluated policy options to address the underlying issues.

The panel’s theme was echoed in Moore’s closing keynote and reinforced his commitment to action as governor, with him saying, "I refuse to be someone who just offers thoughts and prayers without addressing the problem.”

iMPACT Maryland provided a forum for critical exploration of the most pressing social, political, and economic issues facing communities across Maryland and offered a glimpse into a future where cross-sector collaboration plays a pivotal role in the state’s development. More

IMPACT HIGHLIGHTS

The 75+ journalists at The Baltimore Banner are dedicated to keeping Baltimoreans and Marylanders well-informed about the pressing issues we face including: education, housing, public health, state and local government, criminal justice, business, community and inclusion issues, local events and beyond.

They convey this crucial information across a variety of channels and mediums, such as engaging written narratives, evocative photo and video content, and helpful data visualizations that are available to Banner readers and subscribers on our website, in newsletters, and on social media. Through this comprehensive coverage, readers are better connected to their communities, are equipped with the information they need to become more discerning and engaged citizens.

INVESTIGATIONS

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

The Banner is committed to sparking positive change in our city and state through several initiatives in addition to our editorial impact.

We partner with local institutions including schools, universities and libraries to ensure members of the community have access to The Banner’s journalism who may be unable to subscribe.

Our BNEXT Youth Internship program is designed to provide young aspiring journalists an opportunity to experience working in a digital-first, nonprofit start-up news organization.

Since the program’s launch, The Banner has offered paid summer internships to 14 local college and high school students.

The Banner also has significant economic impact on the city and state through our employees.

We have created more than 100 jobs, and more than 20% of our employees relocated to the area.

HOW REPORTERS IDENTIFIED CATHOLIC CLERGY ACCUSED OF ABUSE

Over a period of several months, Banner reporters Tim Prudente, Jessica Calefati, Dylan Segelbaum, and Liz Bowie collaborated on an investigation that identified Catholic Church figures who were accused of sexually abusing children and whose names were redacted from the Maryland Attorney General’s 2023 report on the subject.

These names were blacked out for procedural reasons, not because the allegations lacked credibility. The investigative team dug through court documents, archdiocesan records, church directories, school yearbooks and property records to match details in the report and ultimately unmasked six accused men and one woman whose conduct had not been widely known to the public. The judge cited this reporting last month when he ordered the redactions lifted from the report.

Many survivors of clergy sexual abuse say transparency is critical to the healing process, and the group Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP) presented the reporting team with an award for their work.

How clues in the Catholic Church abuse report helped The Banner uncover hidden clergy names

GUN VIOLENCE

ANALYSIS OF BALTIMORE’S GROUP VIOLENCE REDUCTION STRATEGY

In early 2023, Banner reporters Ben Conarck and Adam Willis and data editor Ryan Little analyzed Baltimore City’s pilot program known as the Group Violence Reduction Strategy (GVRS), which aimed to decrease violent crime and incarceration rates by targeting those most likely to commit violent offenses with social services and other interventions.

The reporting team found significant evidence consistent with public safety leaders’ claims that the 33% decrease in homicides and nonfatal shootings the previous year was attributable to the program. The Banner’s analysis was replicated and validated by researchers with the University of Pennsylvania’s Crime and Justice Policy Lab.

What caused a 33% drop in gun violence in West Baltimore last year? We analyzed it.

TRANSPORTATION

WEST BALTIMORE’S HIGHWAY TO NOWHERE

Neighborhood reporter Jasmine Vaughn-Hall’s reporting shed light on significant community concerns related to Baltimore City’s contentious redevelopment initiatives for West Baltimore’s ‘highway to nowhere.’

The uncompleted 1.4-mile stretch of road has contributed to residents’ displacement and isolation from surrounding communities. Residents expressed skepticism about the redevelopment, citing historical instances of infrastructure funds favoring wealthier, predominantly white communities. Additionally, the unfinished and disenfranchising nature of the project raises concerns, highlighting a lack of foresight in its planning and execution.

Vaughn-Hall’s piece garnered a large volume of responses from readers in the neighborhood, many of whom expressed appreciation for the care she took in accurately representing and amplifying their concerns.

Legacy of mistrust makes Highway to Nowhere neighbors ambivalent about redevelopment plans

ACCOUNTABILITY EXPOSURE OF SNAP WELFARE BENEFITS FRAUD

In 2023, The Banner continued reporting on a story we broke in 2022 on the sharp increase in welfare benefits theft, particularly including from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). An investigation conducted by a team of reporters and led by Brenna Smith uncovered tactics used in the thefts and the security vulnerabilities of benefits cards.

Our reporting prompted Maryland to act. Governor Wes Moore allocated $11.3 million to repay benefits theft victims, and a state law was subsequently passed requiring the state’s Department of Human Services to ensure victims are reimbursed. Our reporting has also contributed to policy changes at the federal level and in state legislatures across the country.

Stolen, cloned, and sold: Inside the digital black market for SNAP benefits

HOUSING

FOREIGN INVESTORS TARGETED IN PROPERTY SCAM

In a series of reports, Justin Fenton uncovered apparent fraudulent practices by a property investment company that targeted foreign investors in Turkey and elsewhere with real estate investment opportunities in Baltimore. Miami-based Property Invest USA and Philadelphia-based ABC Capital attracted investors with promises of guaranteed rental income and minimal investor involvement. However, the companies reportedly acquired homes at low cost, flipping them the same day for twice the price, and left them in dilapidated condition and often unoccupied by tenants. Investors are seeking redress from law enforcement.

Not only have investors lost money, but homes left in uninhabitable condition further restrict the housing supply, driving up prices for low-income renters.

Turkish investors who were sold vacant, dilapidated Baltimore homes plead for criminal investigation

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EDUCATION HOWARD COUNTY BUS SYSTEM

HOUSING AND PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY TAX SALE SYSTEM

Banner reporter Sophie Kasakove, data journalist Nick Thieme and illustrator Laila Milevski investigated and chronicled the city’s deeply flawed tax sale system. They found that over 41,000 properties in Baltimore have undergone tax sales since 2016, disproportionately affecting Black neighborhoods, threatening homeownership, and perpetuating vacancies.

The punitive tax sale process imposes high costs on vulnerable homeowners, with interest accumulating rapidly. Despite recent reforms, including relief for owner-occupied homes, the system’s flaws persist. The series prompted engagement and calls for reform from advocates, community members and policymakers.

How an unpaid bill can cost Baltimore homeowners thousands, or even their homes

Daniel Zawodny, The Banner’s transportation reporter and a corps member with Report for America, highlighted a multitude of school bus issues that culminated in a disastrous start to the 2023 school year in Howard County. The Banner’s investigation, including extensive public records requests, uncovered points at which administrators and Zum, the private company contracted to provide bus service, could have foreseen the problems but did not take adequate steps to mitigate them.

The crisis stemmed from changes to bell schedules and a shift in bus contractor selection. Zum struggled to train enough drivers, leading to delays and understaffing. Despite efforts to rectify the situation, including adjusting start times, trust in Zum and the school system waned among parents, prompting concerns and calls for improvements in transportation services. A video created by audience engagement editor Krishna Sharma featuring education reporter Kristen Griffith talking to parents about the challenges they faced during the service interruption was seen by close to 400,000 viewers on TikTok and Instagram.

Inside Howard County’s school bus crisis: Everything that went wrong before Zum’s launch

EDUCATION

REINSTATEMENT OF INDIAN EDUCATION PROGRAM IN BALTIMORE SCHOOLS

In an extensive piece, reporter Clara Longo de Freitas documented the end of the Indian Education Program in Baltimore, which had provided vital support to Native American students for decades. Due to an error in the grant application, funding ceased, leaving parents confused and feeling neglected.

Historically, such programs aimed to address the unique needs of Native students, acknowledging the traumatic history of Native education in the United States. Despite dwindling numbers of Native students in Baltimore, the program fostered a sense of community and provided essential cultural education. Following publication, the Baltimore school system reinstated the program.

This program helped Native American students graduate. Its future is now uncertain.

CHILDREN AND HEALTH

MARYLAND FOSTER SYSTEM SUED FOR OVERUSE OF HOSPITAL STAYS

In May, Banner reporters Liz Bowie and Hallie Miller reported on Disability Rights Maryland and Venable LLP’s lawsuit alleging the Maryland Department of Human Services and other agencies were illegally housing foster children in hospitals and restrictive institutions beyond medical necessity.

The suit referenced previous reporting from The Banner multiple times, including data obtained in 2022 documenting more than 50 children in hospital overstays and quotes from Greater Baltimore Medical Center’s director that seemingly acknowledged detrimental effects for children restricted to emergency wards. The reporting highlighted individual cases of harm raised by the suit and the allegation that the state failed to implement a research-based crisis prevention and intervention program shown to be effective in other states.

Disability rights group sues MD for housing foster kids in hospitals

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TRANSPARENCY IN USE OF PUBLIC FUNDS

The Banner’s Brenda Wintrode and Pamela Wood reported on the Maryland Stadium Authority’s October 6 secretive phone vote on a nonbinding agreement with the Baltimore Orioles for a future lease at Camden Yards, which has sparked transparency concerns.

The private vote, conducted individually by Chairman Craig Thompson, bypassed public scrutiny and legal requirements for open meetings. While defended by Thompson and

Governor Wes Moore, advocates like Common Cause Maryland’s Joanne Antoine argue for public visibility in major decisions. The deal, which involved substantial public funds, contrasted with the more transparent process for the Baltimore Ravens’ lease renewal.

Stadium Authority chose to phone in votes on Orioles deal without a public meeting

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NEWSROOM AWARDS, FELLOWSHIPS, AND INTERNSHIPS

MDDC Press Association Best of Baltimore: News

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Awards Received, including FIVE Best of Show:

Brenna Smith (two categories)

Kaitlin Newman

Tim Prudente

Leslie Gray Streeter

Julie Scharper

Ben Conarck

Justin Fenton

Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP)

Award for Outstanding Investigative Journalism

Liz Bowie

Jessica Calefati

Tim Prudente

Dylan Segelbaum

NYU American Journalism Online: Best Tik-Tok Explainer

Krishna Sharma

Education Writers Association

Fellowship: Maryland’s Exodus of Black Teachers

Kristen Griffith

Poynter-Koch Media and Journalism Fellowship Recipients

Jasmine Vaughn-Hall and Kylie Cooper

Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism, City University of New York: 2023 Summer Intern

Sunny Nagpaul 2023-2024

New York Times Investigations Fellow

Alissa Zhu

Report for America Corps Member

Daniel Zawodny

The Howard Center for Investigative Journalism (UMD Philip Merrill College of Journalism): 2023 Data Fellow

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Pictured: Jasmine Norton, owner of The Urban Oyster, poses for a portrait in Hamden on June 22, 2023.

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