Swain Domain

Facts Matter. Thank you Alex Mann for your continued reporting in AACO for The Baltimore Banner. Local Journalism is VITAL.

Acclaimed cop didn’t want to handcuff people in crisis. Now he’s assigned to a mall. The lieutenant who led the Anne Arundel County Police Department’s Crisis Intervention Team to international renown has been reassigned to mall security after being disciplined for giving his team discretion not to handcuff people with mental illness or addiction.

Visual journalists from across the country gathered in D.C. this weekend for the 2026 White House News Photographers Association Eyes of History® Contest judging.

Each year, members of the WHNPA review thousands of entries documenting the most significant news moments of the past year — from breaking news and political coverage to features, portraits, and multimedia storytelling. Swain Domain plays a big part in coordinating the student competition, recognizing and uplifting the next generation of visual journalists.

Thank you to Jules Joyce Baquie for being a huge help assisting with logistics throughout the weekend.

At the Maryland Department of Service and Civic Innovation Maryland Service Year Class 3 Launch apprentices and host sites gathered to begin a year of public service across the state. All were welcomed by & Governor Wes Moore .

The launch marked the start of hands-on training and professional development for participants, including new Swain Domain apprentice Jules Joyce Baquie. These images represent some of her earliest contributions as she begins building a portfolio rooted in community-based visual storytelling.

Documented by Bethany Swain of Swain Domain and Jules Joyce Baquie, Maryland Service Year apprentice.
Reflecting during Women’s History Month on the work that shapes community.
Event Date: September 11, 2025

Community members gathered inside PS 103 — the historic school attended by Thurgood Marshall from 1914–1921 — for a day of art and learning.

Reopened in 2024 as the Thurgood Marshall Amenity Center and home to the Alexander Williams, Jr. Center for Education, the building now serves as a community, education, and legal hub. Hosted by GBMC - Greater Baltimore Medical Center and Stephen B Thomas, the event included access to health resources, creative workshops and the sculpting of a bust honoring Marshall’s legacy.

Documented by Bethany Swain of Swain Domain and Jules Joyce Baquie Maryland Service Year apprentice.
Reflecting during Women’s History Month on the work that shapes community.
Event Date: October 18, 2025

Documenting a candlelight vigil with Evan by my side felt like an appropriate way to spend my birthday. I didn't feel like celebrating.