Sean Yoes, a native of West Baltimore, has worked in television, film and newspapers during a career in media, which has spanned more than 30 years.
He has been honored for his work by Baltimore City Paper, Baltimore Magazine, the Baltimore Sun, the Association of Black Media Workers, the National Newspaper Publishers Association and the Maryland, Delaware, Washington D.C. Press Association. He is the former Baltimore editor and columnist for the AFRO American Newspapers.
Yoes is also author of Baltimore After Freddie Gray: Real Stories From One of America’s Great Imperiled Cities. He is founder of The Black River Film Project, a production company focused on instructing, inspiring and platforming the next generation of West Baltimore storytellers. His short documentary, Disruption: Baltimore’s Highway To Nowhere was released in 2021. Yoes is currently in pre-production on the expanded 60-minute version of Disruption. His latest film project with partners Andre Chung and Rona Kobell, Eroding History, premiered at the Senator theater on April 18, 2023 and recently won “Best Environmental Film” at the Multi Dimension Independent Film Festival in London, England.
Everybody has a story to tell. Let me help you tell yours.
Over a career in journalism and documentary filmmaking that has endured for more than 30 years, I’ve told thousands of stories, and in the process earned the reputation of being one of the most accomplished and respected chroniclers of Baltimore and its people.
Throughout my years as a journalist, one narrative has emerged among all others: Everybody has a story to tell. Many have dreamed for years of telling that incredible story that they just can’t get out of their head. However, most let those stories fade away without ever bringing them to life. It’s time for that fascinating story you have dreamed of to manifest into reality.
Some of Baltimore’s most compelling leaders talk about Sean Yoes.
“Sean Yoes is a prolific journalist whose insight on issues and events provide a deeper look into societal triumphs and ills, with an acute and humane approach. Mr. Yoes has maintained an integrity in his writing and storytelling that holds prestige and begets an historic pride of restoration.”
— Navasha Daya, co-founder of the Youth Resiliency Institute, and international recording artist
“There are those that make history and those that merely write about it. Sean is making history as a 21st century WARRIOR, speaking truth to power in the most eloquent ways.”
— Marilyn Mosby, Former Baltimore City State’s Attorney
“Sean Yoes is a respected leader who is unafraid to have strong conversations on the challenges that face our great city of Baltimore. His style of tenacious and unapologetic journalism challenges those in power to lift all of the city’s neighborhoods for the greater good.”
— Sen. Cory McCray, 45th District Baltimore City
“Sean Yoes has distinguished himself as a prolific socio-political journalist with integrity that is rarely seen in today’s fast and furious news culture.”
— Sen. Jill P. Carter, 41st District Baltimore City
“Sean Yoes is one of the few journalists who has the ability to help his audience hear the most important voices on issues that impact people in Baltimore. He helps all of us understand the city better.”
— Dayvon Love, director of Public Policy, Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle, Baltimore’s grassroots think tank
Services
Personal Writing Services
We will take your cherished photographs and memories of Beloved Ancestors, as well as the stories of your living Loved Ones and craft a Family Narrative that will endure for posterity.
Professional Writing Services
From a sparkling Professional Biography to the language and substance of a meticulous Marketing Strategy, our storytelling expertise will help move you forward along your professional path.
Short Documentary
How many times have you wished you had recorded the wisdom of a venerated Elder, or the hilarious exploits of your favorite Uncle? We can turn that legendary family story into a Short Documentary Film to be treasured for generations.
Your Personal Writing Coach
I have been the ghost writer for award-winning biographies and guided the pen of Baltimore leaders crafting their autobiographies. Let me be your Coach as you navigate your personal storytelling journey.
Get in Touch
For inquiries or to start your next project:
seanyoes@yahoo.com
SeanYoesWrites.com 