We’re actively reaching out to the community with free events to make information accessible to everyone including groups of citizens who traditionally have had low participation. Our goal is for Maryland’s citizens to show up on election day engaged and more informed.


Upcoming Events

It’s Your Choice: A First Time Voter’s Guide to the Elections
(Students and Young Adults) 
Collaboration between The Baltimore Banner and The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS)  
Date: September 13, 2022
Time: 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Venue: Morgan State University, Student Union Building
Event Links: It’s Your Choice: A First Time Voter’s Guide to the Elections (Students and Young Adults) - The Banner Planner
Featuring: Dr. Kaye Wise Whitehead, Host of WEEA FM’s “Today with Dr. Kaye”; Black Girls Vote; and The Baltimore Banner’s reporters
Audience: First-time voters
Format: Presentation with Q&A

The Political Animal I
Do you love the deets of navigating the political landscape? Are you interested in great reporting and research to inform your decision?  This event is for you.    
Date: Wednesday September 21, 2022   
Time: 7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Venue: LIVE at Goucher College, Towson, Maryland
Event Links: Political Animal I
Featuring: Dr. Mileah Kromer, an associate professor of political science and the director of the Sarah T. Hughes Center for Politics at Goucher College and The Baltimore Banner’s reporters. 
Audience: The politically engaged who like in-depth reporting and analysis. 
Format: Presentation with Q&A

Ask Me Anything—Instagram Livestream
Did you ever have a question about the elections or elections but didn’t ask it?  Here’s your opportunity to ask our reporters and wait for it...get an answer!     
Date: October 27, 2022 
Time: 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Venue: Online
Event Links: Ask Me Anything
Featuring: The Baltimore Banner reporters 
Format: Q&A

Post-Election Forum:  State of Community—Post-Election Edition
Now that the election is over, what does it mean for Maryland?   
Date: November 16, 2022  
Time: 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Venue: Online
Event Links: Post-Election Forum:  State of Community
Featuring: The Baltimore Banner reporters 
Format: Presentation with Q&A


ICE CREAM!

As an added bonus, The Baltimore Banner is supporting small businesses by collaborating with Cajou Creamery to provide ice cream to all those who participate in our live events. 

Here's a sample of the flavors: 

  1. Amendmint: tastes like mint chocolate chip
  2. Civil Nibble: tastes like baklava
  3. Red, White, and Bluesy: tastes like blueberry cheesecake
  4. Voatmeal Raisin: tastes like oatmeal raisin cookies

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