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Biography

Hi, olá, hola 👋 I'm a neighborhood reporter and illustrator for The Baltimore Banner. I cover East Baltimore communities. I'm a graduate of the University of Maryland, where I studied journalism and Spanish with a focus on Latin American culture and investigative reporting. Before joining The Banner in June of 2022, I interned at The Hill and The Baltimore Sun. I'm grew up in Brazil, and moved to the U.S. in 2016. I'm a Brazilian Portuguese native speaker. How to pronounce: KLA·ruh LON·goo dee FRAY·tuss Last name: Longo de Freitas (no hyphens, no middle names, "d" is not capitalized.) Please, call me Clara.

Content

Total articles 31

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  UNEQUAL: the significance of memory

  By Clara Longo de Freitas

  May. 17, 2022

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  The depressed hair comic

  By Clara Longo de Freitas

  May. 03, 2022

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  “O sol só vem depois”: A love letter to Brazilian music

  By Clara Longo de Freitas

  May. 04, 2021

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Company Info

The Baltimore Banner

The Baltimore Banner is a nonprofit news organization founded in 2022 by The Venetoulis Institute for Local Journalism. Based in Baltimore, Maryland, it aims to strengthen and inspire communities through impactful journalism. The organization focuses on delivering high-quality local news coverage across various topics, including business, culture, and technology, while expanding its reach throughout Maryland. The Baltimore Banner offers digital subscriptions, which have grown significantly, contributing to nearly half of its total revenue. It also produces audio and video content, enhancing its storytelling across multiple platforms. With a dedicated team of approximately 127 employees, including around 80 in the newsroom, the organization is committed to providing in-depth coverage of regional issues and serving the local communities of Baltimore and beyond. Its revenue streams include subscriptions, philanthropic support, and advertising.