Press

Sometimes, I (or my artwork) get mentioned or referenced in the news. This is a place where I keep track of it all. Both positive and negative press go in here.

2023

April

Barbershoppers bring home trophies from provincial competition
Barbershoppers bring home trophies from provincial competition

The Simcoe Gentlemen of Harmony returned victorious from the Ontario District Barbershop Competition in Belleville earlier this month.
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December

Baltimore firefighters save victim from Potter Street fire, officials say
Baltimore firefighters save victim from Potter Street fire, officials say

Baltimore City Firefighters saved a victim from a residential fire in Southwest Baltimore on Monday, according to the department.The department says at approxim
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2022

2021

May

Memes, gifs and vaccine clapbacks: How the Baltimore Health Department is making public health messaging fun
Memes, gifs and vaccine clapbacks: How the Baltimore Health Department is making public health messaging fun

The Baltimore City Health Department prides itself on being the oldest health department in the nation, having been around since 1793. But you wouldn’t think of them as old if you follow them…
Baltimore Sun Baltimore Sun

 August

The Guys Behind “Ginger Ale Can’t Cure COVID, Derrick!” Explain All
The Guys Behind “Ginger Ale Can’t Cure COVID, Derrick!” Explain All

“We’re not trying to insult your grandmother here. Grandma had a great point.”
Slate Magazine Slate Magazine
'Salad doesn't cure COVID, Connor': Baltimore vaccine campaign goes viral for being 'authentic'
'Salad doesn't cure COVID, Connor': Baltimore vaccine campaign goes viral for being 'authentic'

The Baltimore City Health Department has created funny memes to help spread information about COVID-19 and the vaccines.
USA TODAY USA TODAY
‘What the FAQ is delta?’: The story behind Baltimore’s viral initiative to promote vaccination - WTOP News
‘What the FAQ is delta?’: The story behind Baltimore’s viral initiative to promote vaccination - WTOP News

The Baltimore City, Maryland, health department has turned to humorous infographics to help encourage vaccination and address other important pandemic topics.
WTOP News WTOP News
TX Lt Gov Dan Patrick Found The Real Origin Of COVID, And It Is Black People
TX Lt Gov Dan Patrick Found The Real Origin Of COVID, And It Is Black People

This fuckin' guy ...
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October

Get to Know the Baltimore City Health Department’s Dynamic Social Media Duo
Get to Know the Baltimore City Health Department’s Dynamic Social Media Duo

Using memes, GIFs, and evocative infographics, the duo aims to combat COVID misinformation and boost vaccinations.
Baltimore Magazine Baltimore Magazine

November

Diversifying the Police Force Won’t End Police Violence
Diversifying the Police Force Won’t End Police Violence

Hiring a diverse police force may change what cops look like, but it doesn’t change what policing means and does.
Truthout Truthout

2018

March

Raising a Controversy - Baltimore Magazine
Raising a Controversy - Baltimore Magazine

Marylanders love their flag. But do they know its association with the Confederate cause?
Baltimore Magazine Baltimore Magazine

November

WATCH: White high school student in Nazi jacket gets punched by black classmate
WATCH: White high school student in Nazi jacket gets punched by black classmate

A viral video filmed inside a Denver high school shows a white student wearing a Nazi uniform jacket getting punched by his black classmate -- and research into the white student's background showed he posed with other anti-Semitic memorabilia.The Denver Post reported that the video shared by Baltim...
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Student in Nazi jacket punched by black peer
Student in Nazi jacket punched by black peer

It’s been three months since a black student in Colorado reportedly punched a white student wearing a Nazi jacket in the face, but the incident has only come to light after a video of the fight went viral this week.
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Viral video shows Mountain Vista High School student known for wearing Nazi garb being punched in the face by a black student
Viral video shows Mountain Vista High School student known for wearing Nazi garb being punched in the face by a black student

A previously unreported video of a black Mountain Vista High School student punching a white student wearing Nazi garb has gone viral this week even though the incident happened in August, leaving …
The Denver Post The Denver Post

December

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Student in Nazi jacket punched by black peer
Student in Nazi jacket punched by black peer

It’s been three months since a black student in Colorado reportedly punched a white student wearing a Nazi jacket in the face, but the incident has only come to light after a video of the fight went viral this week.
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Black Colorado Student Charged with Assault After Punching White Student Doing Doing KKK-Themed Pose
Black Colorado Student Charged with Assault After Punching White Student Doing Doing KKK-Themed Pose

It's been three months since two Colorado students duked it out in the schoolyard after one of them who was known for wearing Nazi regalia struck a pose
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High School student known for wearing Nazi garb is punched in the face
High School student known for wearing Nazi garb is punched in the face

Two Colorado high school students brawled in the yard after one of them who was wearing Nazi regalia struck a pose symbolic of the Ku Klux Klan. A black student knocked a white kid to the ground.
Mail Online Mail Online
Video: White High School Student Known For Wearing Nazi Garb Punched By Black Classmate
Video: White High School Student Known For Wearing Nazi Garb Punched By Black Classmate

A video of a black high school student punching a white student known for wearing Nazi garb has gone viral four months after the incident.
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2017

January

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February

SoundCloud - Hear the world’s sounds
SoundCloud - Hear the world’s sounds

Explore the largest community of artists, bands, podcasters and creators of music & audio
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Benjamin Jancewicz Interview by Aikira King on Be Exposed Radio Open House MEDIA EDITION 02 18 2017
Benjamin Jancewicz Interview by Aikira King on Be Exposed Radio Open House MEDIA EDITION 02 18 2017

Interview on Be Exposed Radio Baltimore with Aikira King
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Benjamin Jancewicz on W.E.I.R.D. Radio at the Be Exposed Radio Open House
Benjamin Jancewicz on W.E.I.R.D. Radio at the Be Exposed Radio Open House

Interview by TC on Be Exposed Radio Open House MEDIA EDITION 02 18 2017
SoundCloud SoundCloud

March

The RelationSHIFT Experience with Changa Bell, March 8
The RelationSHIFT Experience with Changa Bell, March 8

This week on the RelationSHIFT Experience, host Changa Bell goes into the depths of a subject that we often only discuss (if at all) in the privacy of our homes, and amongst our trusted friends — the
SoundCloud SoundCloud
22 teens of color have gone missing in D.C.—and Black Caucus wants answers
22 teens of color have gone missing in D.C.—and Black Caucus wants answers

Activists worry #MissingDCGirls could be victims of sex trafficking.
The Daily Dot The Daily Dot

June

#LovingDay: Fathers talk to their bi-racial sons about identity and perception
#LovingDay: Fathers talk to their bi-racial sons about identity and perception

Six fathers open up about the complexities of talking to their bi-racial sons about identity, perception, and dealing with law enforcement.
NBC News NBC News
Today's fathers are a new species, and may not need a Best Dad mug
Today's fathers are a new species, and may not need a Best Dad mug

Shoppers this Father’s Day might be more inclined to skip the fishing poles in favor of men’s grooming kits or even yoga mats.
NBC News NBC News

July

Viral Twitter Thread Points Out the Hidden Racism In a State Flag
Viral Twitter Thread Points Out the Hidden Racism In a State Flag

Hidden history is everywhere—and it's not always good.
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August

Dispatches from Baltimore Ceasefire
Dispatches from Baltimore Ceasefire

Dispatches from Baltimore Ceasefire Dispatches from Baltimore Ceasefire By Brandon Soderberg with Maura Callahan, Edward Ericson Jr., Lisa Snowden-McCray, and Baynard Woods Photos by J.M. Giordano …
Baltimore Sun Baltimore Sun
Does Maryland's Flag Have Confederate Ties? Social Media Campaign Sparks Controversy
Does Maryland's Flag Have Confederate Ties? Social Media Campaign Sparks Controversy

What do you know about the history of the Maryland flag?
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VERIFY: Yes, Maryland's state flag has a Confederate symbol
VERIFY: Yes, Maryland's state flag has a Confederate symbol

The flag of the Old Line State has drawn controversy for its Civil War ties.
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Activist draws attention to Maryland flag’s Confederate ties during #NoConfederate campaign
Activist draws attention to Maryland flag’s Confederate ties during #NoConfederate campaign

When he first moved to Maryland, graphic designer and activist Benjamin Jancewicz was amazed by the ubiquity of the state flag. Marylanders showed their love for their home state with black, gold, …
Baltimore Sun Baltimore Sun
Gov. Hogan: No plans to change Maryland state flag
Gov. Hogan: No plans to change Maryland state flag

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WBFF) - After several activists took issue with the Maryland state flag for having ties to the Confederacy, Gov. Larry Hogan and Speaker of the House Michael Busch both publicly said there are no plans to change it.Not only is the Maryland
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People Are Losing Their Minds That Confederate Symbols Are Hidden in This Liberal State's Flag | IJR %
People Are Losing Their Minds That Confederate Symbols Are Hidden in This Liberal State's Flag | IJR %

The state flag is not the only icon in the state facing Confederacy critiques.
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Petition to keep Maryland flag gets support, but who wants it gone?
Petition to keep Maryland flag gets support, but who wants it gone?

A petition to keep the Maryland flag is lighting up the internet. It has the support of Maryland Governor Larry Hogan and about 50,000 people in just a few days. But, is anyone actually asking to change the flag? 
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Baltimore Fishbowl | Hogan Defends Md. Flag After Controversy Over Confederate Ties -
Baltimore Fishbowl | Hogan Defends Md. Flag After Controversy Over Confederate Ties -

Rest assured, Maryland flag protectors: The governor has no intention of changing the state banner. Responding to a petition started late last week by
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Leftists Launch Attack on Maryland State Flag Calling It 'Confederate Symbol'
Leftists Launch Attack on Maryland State Flag Calling It 'Confederate Symbol'

Every few years, liberals launch an attack on the Maryland State flag because they claim it is somehow a "secret" Confederate flag.
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Editorial: Take pride in Maryland flag and its symbolism of unity
Editorial: Take pride in Maryland flag and its symbolism of unity

Could Maryland’s popular state flag become the next target of whitewashing symbols of the Confederacy from our country’s history? No one has suggested such a change yet, but it came up …
Baltimore Sun Baltimore Sun
Flag Waving: Red Maryland responds to Rascovar - MarylandReporter.com
Flag Waving: Red Maryland responds to Rascovar - MarylandReporter.com

It was only a matter of time before Barry Rascovar jumped to the defense of the radical left when it comes to our efforts to protect our state flag. For a guy who vilely attacked Governor Hogan when he had cancer, we're only surprised it took him so long to attack a movement that is supported…
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Flag Waving: Red Maryland responds to Rascovar - MarylandReporter.com
Flag Waving: Red Maryland responds to Rascovar - MarylandReporter.com

It was only a matter of time before Barry Rascovar jumped to the defense of the radical left when it comes to our efforts to protect our state flag. For a guy who vilely attacked Governor Hogan when he had cancer, we're only surprised it took him so long to attack a movement that is supported…
MarylandReporter.com MarylandReporter.com
Rev. Al Sharpton Rallies 1,000 Ministers For Historic Interfaith March On Washington
Rev. Al Sharpton Rallies 1,000 Ministers For Historic Interfaith March On Washington

It is being held on the anniversary of the day Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech.
HuffPost HuffPost

September

Brian Griffiths: Why we moved to protect state flag
Brian Griffiths: Why we moved to protect state flag

We at RedMaryland.com have received a lot of attention recently for an online petition we created urging our elected officials to protect our Maryland state flag. Gov. Larry Hogan expressed his sup…
Capital Gazette Capital Gazette

October

Listen to the entire Snap Judgment episode "The Bear, The Goose and The Whale (Part 2)
Listen to the entire Snap Judgment episode "The Bear, The Goose and The Whale (Part 2)

On the next all-NEW Snap Judgment ..."The Bear, The Goose and The Whale (Part 2)." Amazing stories from the animal kingdom.
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10 Emerging Contemporary Artists From Baltimore To Know
10 Emerging Contemporary Artists From Baltimore To Know

Ever wonder what's going on art-wise in Baltimore? Here, discover 10 emerging contemporary artists from Baltimore.
Culture Trip Culture Trip
Baltimore, squeegee boys and a robbery — in perspective
Baltimore, squeegee boys and a robbery — in perspective

I got robbed. I was driving home. My route includes the corner of Bloomingdale Road and N. Hilton Street. Squeegee boys hang out there. My windows were down. As I reached the stoplight, the boys ap…
Baltimore Sun Baltimore Sun

2016

March

Why Every Marketer Should Be Keeping Up With the Evolution of Messaging Apps
Why Every Marketer Should Be Keeping Up With the Evolution of Messaging Apps

One of the byproducts of consumers moving away from desktop access to the Web via their smartphones is that they augment their email (and the occasional phone call) with mobile messaging apps.
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Baltimore Mayoral Race Recap- McKesson for Mayor
Baltimore Mayoral Race Recap- McKesson for Mayor

With seven weeks before the polls open up to elect a new Baltimore City mayor, nine candidates took the stage at the Carl J. Murphy Fine Arts Center at Morgan State University to discuss issues of economic development, education, police policies and housing, Thursday night. Compared to the eight other candidates on stage, though, one...
The Spokesman The Spokesman

April

Why the most prominent Black Lives Matter activist can't get elected
Why the most prominent Black Lives Matter activist can't get elected

The prominent activist is the biggest name in the Baltimore mayor's race. Why is he getting crushed?
Mother Jones Mother Jones

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TCK TALENT: Benjamin Jancewicz, missionary kid, socially responsible graphic designer and pioneering vector artist
TCK TALENT: Benjamin Jancewicz, missionary kid, socially responsible graphic designer and pioneering vector artist

Columnist Elizabeth (Lisa) Liang’s guest this month is an adult Missionary Kid (and Third Culture Kid) who expresses his creativity as a visual artist. Welcome back, readers. Today’s ATCK int…
The Displaced Nation The Displaced Nation

June

Spiritual Bypass Bypasses Justice: Can We Make Buddhist Communities More Authentic?
Spiritual Bypass Bypasses Justice: Can We Make Buddhist Communities More Authentic?

Spiritual Bypass Bypasses Justice: Can We Make Buddhist Communities More Authentic?
HuffPost HuffPost

August

Mother goes viral for saying God 'called her bluff' when daughter married a black man
Mother goes viral for saying God 'called her bluff' when daughter married a black man

She has since apologized for her words and says she 'is a work in progress.'
The Daily Dot The Daily Dot

September

Messiah College's The Bridge magazine - Summer 2016
Messiah College's The Bridge magazine - Summer 2016

The Bridge is the quarterly magazine of Messiah College. As the name conveys, The Bridge magazine connects alumni, parents, donors and friends with Messiah College through news, alumni profiles and features for readers’ enjoyment and information.
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Artist, designer, entrepreneur
Artist, designer, entrepreneur

Alum builds Zerflin, a global design firm
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October

Oct 11 - Changa Bell, Dr. Ray Winbush & Benjamin Jancewicz discuss misogyny, sexism, Trump
Oct 11 - Changa Bell, Dr. Ray Winbush & Benjamin Jancewicz discuss misogyny, sexism, Trump

Recorded, mixed, and property of WEAA 88.9 and First Edition In the wake of the unearthing of Donald Drumpf’s lewd comments from 2005, Yoes hosts a conversation about misogyny, sexism and sexual assa
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The Queen and I: Why Did I Live While Korryn Gaines Died?
The Queen and I: Why Did I Live While Korryn Gaines Died?

On August 1, 2016, Korryn Gaines and her five-year-old son were shot by police, killing her and seriously injuring him. Less than two…
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[Paint A Different Picture] How The Unfortunate Death Of Korryn Gaines Evoked Togetherness [Written By Shae McCoy]
[Paint A Different Picture] How The Unfortunate Death Of Korryn Gaines Evoked Togetherness [Written By Shae McCoy]

Say what you want about Korryn Gaines but, her passing brought many people together and brought awareness to other important issues that we may not have paid attention to before. I’ll be the …
Uncommonrealist Uncommonrealist

November

Baltimore Fishbowl | Thursday Night Protests Against Trump Disruptive, But Largely Peaceful -
Baltimore Fishbowl | Thursday Night Protests Against Trump Disruptive, But Largely Peaceful -

Photo by Benjamin Jancewicz Last night, city residents swarmed Charles Street and moved down to the Inner Harbor and M&T Bank Stadium to express their
Baltimore Fishbowl Baltimore Fishbowl

2015

April

Baltimore Gangs Bloods, Crips, & Black Guerilla Family Say They Never Wanted To Harm Police
Baltimore Gangs Bloods, Crips, & Black Guerilla Family Say They Never Wanted To Harm Police

As protests spiraled into riots the day Freddie Gray was laid to rest, the Baltimore Police Department issued an alarming alert. The police force had "received credible information that members of various gangs" were teaming up to harm police…
Bustle Bustle
ERR Baltimore'is: ametivõimude ja kohalike elanike suhted on üsna pingelised
ERR Baltimore'is: ametivõimude ja kohalike elanike suhted on üsna pingelised

USA-s Baltimore'i linnas eile toimunud rahutuste järel tulid täna sajad inimesed välja vabatahtlikena oma linnaosades koristama.
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2014

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July

2013

May

10 Most Amazingly Bizarre Paintings of Obama on Etsy
10 Most Amazingly Bizarre Paintings of Obama on Etsy

As Houston Press' bizarre Etsy art expert, I thought I'd see how a nation of crafty lunatics would portray our commander-in-chief. The answer is somewhere between "awesomely" and "needs medication badly." Mike and Mollie took the title commander-in-chief a little too literally, and here we have Barack Obama looking like...
Houston Press Houston Press

September

Artist Profile | Benjamin Jancewicz

October

November