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This 2021 photo shows ExxonMobil’s refinery on Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021 in Baytown, Texas. A different building, the 10-story "White House" ExxonMobil building, will be demolished Saturday.
ExxonMobil’s Baytown “White House” Scheduled for Implosion
Demonstrators march in protest of recent ICE raids Thursday, June 12, 2025, in Los Angeles (AP Photo/Wally Skalij)
ICE Protests in California Continue Amid Raids
Kalpeshbhai Patni, whose 14-year-old brother was killed when an Air India plane crashed into a neighborhood, wails outside the autopsy room at a hospital in Ahmedabad, India, Friday, June 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool)
Air India’s Deadly Descent: What We Know So Far
Houston city administrators and elected officials stand with Mayor John Whitmire as he discusses details of his balanced budget during a media briefing in Houston, Tuesday, May 6, 2025.
Whitmire’s $7 billion budget proposal reduces funds for certain city services, increases pay for first responders
In this image taken from June 8, 2025, video by the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office in Rutherford County, Tennessee, shows the airlifting of a zebra named Ed that had evaded capture for several days after it ran away from its owner.
A runaway pet zebra has been captured in Tennessee
Come join HCC theater in their annual summer play festival!
Come join HCC theater in their annual summer play festival!
Actress Phylicia Rashad serves as festival ambassador for the 2025 Fade to Black Arts Festival, running June 8–14 in Houston. The weeklong event includes a Youth Summer Arts Experience from June 9–13. Image courtesy of Shabach Enterprise and Fade To Black Festival
Fade to Black Festival Brings Powerful Black Voices to Houston Stage
FlipLok founder Anna Reger credits HCC for providing the motivation she needed
FlipLok founder Anna Reger credits HCC for providing the motivation she needed
HCC esthetics instruction Dr. Alissa de Jongh, left, looks on as a student works on a client.
HCC professor of facial esthetics to present at leading international conference
HCC Student ‘Pitchfest’ showcases innovation alongside expert IP protection strategies
HCC Student ‘Pitchfest’ showcases innovation alongside expert IP protection strategies
The FIFA Club World Cup soccer trophy is viewed during a public display Friday, May 16, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. The soccer trophy was displayed in Nashville as part of a tour before this summer's soccer tournament kicks off, with Nashville hosting three matches. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
FIFA Club World Cup Excitement Declines as Immigration Fear Increases
Jeremy Peña #3 of the Houston Astros beats the tag at first base by Gavin Williams #32 of the Cleveland Guardians after hitting an RBI infield single during the fifth inning at Progressive Field on June 07, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Strong extra-inning hitting helps Astros take down Guardians, 5-3
Astros great Jose Altuve named Daikin Park Brand Ambassador.
Astros star Jose Altuve named Daikin brand ambassador
At French Open, Coco Gauff’s serve is not at its best but she gets the breaks for a win
At French Open, Coco Gauff’s serve is not at its best but she gets the breaks for a win
Caitlin Clark could miss four games with the injury.
Caitlin Clark out for at least two weeks for Indiana Fever with quad strain
UPCOMING EVENT: The 47th Anniversary Houston Pride Parade
UPCOMING EVENT: The 47th Anniversary Houston Pride Parade
Taraji P. Henson attends the Netflix special screening of Tyler Perry's "Straw" on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at The Plaza Hotel in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
Movie Review: Tyler Perry’s new movie ‘Straw’
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo in "Wicked: For Good."
‘Wicked: For Good’ trailer highlights Elphaba and Glinda’s bond – with a cameo from Dorothy and her little dog, too
Mr. Beast at the Kids' Choice Awards in 2023.
MrBeast aims to raise millions for his charity by offering a weekend experience to six-figure donors
‘It will sell squillions’ … a gamer plays Mario Kart World on the new Nintendo Switch in Paris ahead of the console’s launch.
Nintendo’s Switch 2 is the upgrade of my dreams – but it’s not as ‘new’ as some might hope
Taraji P. Henson attends the Netflix special screening of Tyler Perry's "Straw" on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at The Plaza Hotel in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
Movie Review: Tyler Perry’s new movie ‘Straw’
Graffiti Art: Positive or Negative
Graffiti Art: Positive or Negative
Harvard University merchandise for sale in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on 28 May.
White House targets Harvard again with social media screening of all foreign visitors to school
This image released by Sony Pictures shows, from left, Ralph Macchio, Ben Wang and Jackie Chan in a scene from "Karate Kid: Legends."
Movie Review: Mr. Miyagi’s absence is felt in ‘Karate Kid: Legends’
A moment 3 decades in the making
The student news site of Houston Community College

The Egalitarian
The student news site of Houston Community College

The Egalitarian
Staff Photographer/Writer Ajani Steward

Ajani Stewart, Staff Photographer/Writer

You can reach him at astewart@hccegalitarian.com

 

All content by Ajani Stewart
A woman and a girl light candles at floral tributes at a memorial site at the Place de la Bourse in Brussels, Saturday, March 26, 2016.

‘#Je Suis…’, educate and react with peace

Ajani Stewart, Staff Writer
April 1, 2016
African-American cowboys pose during Black Heritage Day at the Houston Rodeo along with Rodeo President Joel Cowley.

[Photo] Rodeo Hall of Famers honored

Ajani Stewart, Staff Writer
March 13, 2016
Teniqua Williams studies in the HCC Central library.

[Photo] Around campus, March 9

Egalitarian Staff Report
March 9, 2016
Students for a Democratic Society gather in front of M.D. Anderson Library to gain attention of students.

UH students: “Trump’s racism not welcome here”

Ajani Stewart, Staff Writer
February 28, 2016
Speaker informing new students at advising and registration orientation at Houston Community College Central campus.

[Photo] Around Campus Feb. 24

Egalitarian Staff Report
February 24, 2016
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[Photo] Astros jersey tribute

John Cañamar, Sports Editor
February 19, 2016

Highways vs. METRO

Ajani Stewart, Staff Writer
February 10, 2016
Kim Ogg is running for Harris County District Attorney, elections will be held Nov. 8.

[Photo] Race for D.A., Kim Ogg

Marialuisa Rincon, Staff Writer
February 11, 2016
In this Sunday, July 5, 2015 file photo, Carli Lloyd of the U.S celebrates scoring her third goal against Japan during the first half of the FIFA Women's World Cup soccer championship in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)

Fútbol Champions

Ajani Stewart, Staff Writer
February 2, 2016
The Texas Tribune hosted the ‘Houston & The Legislature: What’s Next?’ panel discussion on Tuesday at the George R. Brown convention center. Left is Moderator Evan Smith, CEO & Editor in Chief of The Texas Tribune. Center is Republican State Senator Paul Bettencourt. Right is Democratic State Senator Sylvia Garcia.

[Photo] Panel talks local control, pensions

Alyssa Foley, Editor in Chief
December 19, 2015
Joseph Lakata (@joe.la) freestyling art at Houston Whatever Fest

Slideshow: Houston Whatever Fest

Ajani Stewart, Staff Photographer
November 25, 2015
Officers and members of the Southwest Student Government Association pose for a photo at the People for Purpose Pep Rally Nov. 11.

Southwest hosts pep rally

Alyssa Foley and Ajani Stewart
November 20, 2015
Line of Filmmakers (from left to right): Jack Walsh, Beth Harrington, Patrick Wang, Trey Schults, Katie Cokinos, Elizabeth Giammati, Kidlat Tahimik, Gordon Quinn, Steven Timm, and Dawn Johnson.

[Photo] Houston Cinema Arts Festival: Meet the Makers

Emmanuel Akinola, Writer
November 17, 2015
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Lawndale Art Center celebrates Dia de Los Muertos

Ajani Stewart, Staff Photographer
November 4, 2015
Texas Contemporary art fair was hosted at the George R. Brown convention center Oct. 1-4.

[Photo] Slideshow: Contemporary art comes to Houston

Egalitarian Staff Report
October 6, 2015
With the variety of jobs available to students the size and relevance of the some of the companies provide a fair career goal for interested people.

Job fair opens opportunities

Ajani Stewart, Photographer/Writer
October 2, 2015
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