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Baltimores Francis Scott Key Bridge.
The Tragic Truth of the Key Bridge Catastrophe
HCC’s African-American Read-in Highlights Issues of Censorship in U.S. Public School Systems
HCC’s African-American Read-in Highlights Issues of Censorship in U.S. Public School Systems
Demonstrations to stop war on Palestine. Sydney, 29 October 2023.
The World of War: Inside-Out Perspectives of HCC
The HCC Mens Basketball team is headed to a big stage at the Mid-Atlantic District Championship game.
HCC Men’s Basketball is Going to Nationals!
Recap: The Annual HCC Valentines Day Celebration
Recap: The Annual HCC Valentine’s Day Celebration
Demonstrations to stop war on Palestine. Sydney, 29 October 2023.
The World of War: Inside-Out Perspectives of HCC
Ann Arbor, MI - September 21, 2019: Entrance gate at the University of Michigan Stadium, home of the Michigan Wolverines
Updates on Michigan Sign Stealing Investigation
Courtesy of Depositphotos.
Biden Issues Executive Order on AI – What It Means for HCC
From Depositphotos.
NFL Week 2 Storylines
A striking worker holding a white picket sign with green colored font.
United Auto Workers Go On Strike, Who’s Driving it?
The National Palace of El Salvador, located in San Salvador.
El Salvador’s Politics and Influence on Salvadoran-Americans
Salvador, Bahia, Brazil - December 11, 2020: Disposal of plastic packaging and garbage at sea near the port of boats at Feira de Sao Joaquim, in the city of Salvador.
Opinion: Shedding the Light on Microplastics
Demonstrations to stop war on Palestine. Sydney, 29 October 2023.
The World of War: Inside-Out Perspectives of HCC
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
Rome Italy, 8 July 2018 , Live concert of Beyonce and Jay-Z OTRII at the Olimpico Stadium.
This Is a Beyoncé Album
Baltimores Francis Scott Key Bridge.
The Tragic Truth of the Key Bridge Catastrophe
Courtesy of Depositphotos.
Opinion Piece – “Israel and Palestine: What Determines the Validity of Our Pain?”
52 Weeks to Go: What We Know So Far
52 Weeks to Go: What We Know So Far
Courtesy of Depositphotos.
Biden Issues Executive Order on AI – What It Means for HCC
Rome Italy, 8 July 2018 , Live concert of Beyonce and Jay-Z OTRII at the Olimpico Stadium.
This Is a Beyoncé Album
Why are Movies Flopping?
Why are Movies Flopping?
The Disney Downward Spiral: What Comes Next?
The Disney Downward Spiral: What Comes Next?
Movie Review: Ravenous
Movie Review: Ravenous
A custom digital graphic depicting people seated in a cinema
Is Cinema Dead?
Why are Movies Flopping?
Why are Movies Flopping?
The Disney Downward Spiral: What Comes Next?
The Disney Downward Spiral: What Comes Next?
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
Why are Movies Flopping?
Why are Movies Flopping?
The Disney Downward Spiral: What Comes Next?
The Disney Downward Spiral: What Comes Next?
Movie Review: Ravenous
Movie Review: Ravenous
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
Williams Brice Stadium on the campus of the University of South Carolina.
The South Carolina National Champions
February 15, 2020, Brazil. In this photo illustration the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) website seen displayed on a smartphone.
The UCONN National Champions
HCC Are Out in the First Round
HCC Are Out in the First Round
The HCC Mens Basketball team is headed to a big stage at the Mid-Atlantic District Championship game.
HCC Men’s Basketball is Going to Nationals!
This years Super Bowl was a direct rematch of Super Bowl LIV. (Courtesy of Depositphotos.)
Super Bowl LVIII
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The HCC Times
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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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