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Eileen Kaplan, Step UP Program Manager, outside of the Step UP office at HCC
Step UP and Be a Coach or Mentee
Patrick Pagano, with the featured image of his PICTOMANCY exhibit projected onto him
A Few Frames of Patrick Pagano
A victim of a cyberattack sitting at his desk after a breach
More Action Needed Against Digital Privacy Breaches in US
An RTA bus stop in front of Howard Community Colleges SET building
Howard County Needs an Infrastructure Overhaul
The Vivian C. Millie and William Harrison Bailey Food Pantry at HCC
HCC Holds Food Drives to Help Combat Food Insecurity
Official NFL football sitting on a field
2023 NFL Draft Pick Predictions
NCCA March Madness college basketball tournament bracket vector image blue and orange background.
NCAA March Madness Analysis
A T-Mobile Store exterior sign displaying the German telecommunications companys logo.
What To Know About The T-Mobile Data Breach
President Joe Bidens proposal to make community college free nationwide fell through in October 2021
Biden’s American Families Plan Cuts Proposal for Two Years of Free Community College
During her Oct. 5 testimony, Haugen shed light on Facebooks malicious tactics, which included intentionally promoting content harmful to teens mental health.
Facebook Whistleblower Exposes Platform’s Harmful Tactics
AI can do things that humans cannot, including predicting movement. (Craiyon/Ren Tabor)
AI Is Changing Our Lives
Hair restoration and repair mask OLAPLEX 3 and 6 Bond Smoother. (Deposit Photos.)
Everything to Know About the Olaplex Hair Loss Controversy
The Line Public Exhibition image showing the final project design concept
Is Saudi Arabia’s The Line the Future of Mankind?
During her Oct. 5 testimony, Haugen shed light on Facebooks malicious tactics, which included intentionally promoting content harmful to teens mental health.
Facebook Whistleblower Exposes Platform’s Harmful Tactics
The Coronavirus Vaccine: Positive Progress and Necessary Reminders
The Coronavirus Vaccine: Positive Progress and Necessary Reminders
Patrick Pagano, with the featured image of his PICTOMANCY exhibit projected onto him
A Few Frames of Patrick Pagano
A young woman pulls her hair in distress while studying math.
Math Anxiety and its Toll on Non-Math Majors
A custom digital graphic depicting people seated in a cinema
Is Cinema Dead?
AI can do things that humans cannot, including predicting movement. (Craiyon/Ren Tabor)
AI Is Changing Our Lives
Hair restoration and repair mask OLAPLEX 3 and 6 Bond Smoother. (Deposit Photos.)
Everything to Know About the Olaplex Hair Loss Controversy
A custom digital graphic depicting people seated in a cinema
Is Cinema Dead?
AI can do things that humans cannot, including predicting movement. (Craiyon/Ren Tabor)
AI Is Changing Our Lives
Official movie poster for Christopher Nolans Oppenheimer
Why “Oppenheimer” Should Be On Everyone’s Watchlist
Avatar woman in a magical forest
“Avatar: The Way of Water” Review
The Black-Haired Girl drinking a cherry soda in Kyoto, Japan
“The Night Is Short, Walk on Girl” Review: Walking in a Wired Wonderland
A custom digital graphic depicting people seated in a cinema
Is Cinema Dead?
AI can do things that humans cannot, including predicting movement. (Craiyon/Ren Tabor)
AI Is Changing Our Lives
Avatar woman in a magical forest
“Avatar: The Way of Water” Review
A young trainer posing playfully with a Pokémon Poké Ball.
Pokémon Anime Set To Move On From Ash Ketchum And Pikachu
A Froebel star adorning a Christmas tree with different color lights
4 Lesser-Known Holiday Films and Specials to Fill Your Stockings
A custom digital graphic depicting people seated in a cinema
Is Cinema Dead?
Official movie poster for Christopher Nolans Oppenheimer
Why “Oppenheimer” Should Be On Everyone’s Watchlist
Avatar woman in a magical forest
“Avatar: The Way of Water” Review
The Black-Haired Girl drinking a cherry soda in Kyoto, Japan
“The Night Is Short, Walk on Girl” Review: Walking in a Wired Wonderland
An image of a gold award for the year of 2023
The 2023 Oscars Overview
An NCAA Final Four edition basketball rests on hardwood with a hoop in the background.
NCAA Tournament Follow-Up
Todd Boehly, co-owner of Chelsea, American businessman, investor and philanthropist, attends the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation Annual Blue Diamond Gala 2022 at Dodger Stadium.
Todd Boehly is Ruining Chelsea
Official NFL football sitting on a field
2023 NFL Draft Pick Predictions
Rows of National Football League footballs on display (Deposit Photos)
2023 NFL Mock Draft
HCC mens lacrosse freshman Face-off No. 3 Erik Harrell
No. 5 Howard Comes From Behind to Upset No. 4 CCBC Essex in Fiery Ranked Matchup
The Student Newspaper of Howard Community College

The HCC Times
The Student Newspaper of Howard Community College

The HCC Times
Deja Grissom

Deja Grissom, Columnist

Deja Grissom is an English major at Howard Community College and hopes to transfer to Hampton University. Deja began writing stories at the age of six and her passion for the craft led her to The HCC Times. As a columnist, Deja discusses systemic issues such as racism, sexism and classism. Deja will also be a voice for marginalized groups as she uncovers their stories of bravery and courage. When she is not writing, Deja likes reading and spending time with family and friends.

All content by Deja Grissom
School districts looking to ban critical race theory in their schools have considered removing books deemed offensive to white people from bookshelves.

Why Critical Race Theory is Important in American Education

Deja Grissom, Esha Bhatti, and Tanner Malinowski
March 29, 2022
The United States ongoing battle with the deadly COVID-19 pandemic has been further complicated by the abundance of misinformation about the virus.

COVID-19 and Misinformation: The Tale of Two Pandemics

Deja Grissom
October 29, 2021
Malcolm X once said The most disrespected person in America is the Black woman.

Feminism Failed Black Women, Womanism is the Solution

Deja Grissom
April 12, 2021
Elizabeth Jennings Graham challenged segregation in New York City over 100 years before Rosa Parks helped spark a boycott.

A Woman Named Elizabeth: How Elizabeth Jennings Graham Challenged New York’s Streetcar Segregation

Deja Grissom
March 4, 2021
Highland Beach was a place where African Americans could enjoy the seaside.

Maryland’s first Black Municipality: The story of Highland Beach

Deja Grissom
February 18, 2021
What Black History Month means to me as a Black Creative

What Black History Month means to me as a Black Creative

Deja Grissom
February 9, 2021
Legendary advocate for the homeless and hungry Beatrice “Bea” Gaddy, was known by many as the “Mother Teresa of Baltimore.” (Courtesy Photo)

Service and Compassion: The work of Bea Gaddy

Deja Grissom
January 11, 2021
Although the United States has become increasing divided along partisan lines, there is hope for reunification through diversity and inclusion.

White Backlash: A response to Racial Progress

Deja Grissom
November 18, 2020
2020 Election and Voter Suppression

2020 Election and Voter Suppression

Deja Grissom
October 28, 2020
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