USC Celebrates Black History
“Now more than ever, Black History Month remains relevant because it sets aside time for us to learn and reflect upon the ways this history highlights the ideals and failures of the U.S. experiment with democracy. Through social movements and political and cultural traditions, the Black community has engaged notions of freedom and equality since its founding.”
Elaine Bell Kaplan, USC Dornsife Professor of Sociology
Featured Events
Visit the Black History Month Event Calendar for events happening around USC.
Black History Month Spotify Playlist
As part of the campus-wide celebration of Black History Month, Angelica Brooks of USC Thornton’s JEDI Committee has curated a music playlist featuring Thornton faculty and alumni.
USC News Stories
- The civil rights leader visited USC and its surrounding neighborhoods throughout the late ’50s and ’60s in his quest to improve the lives of Black Americans.
- The closing event for Black History Month at USC draws more than 2,000 attendees to Founders Park.
- As Black History Month comes to close, learn the story of Herman E. Hill, who was breaking down barriers in the 1920s and ’30s.
- A conversation at USC Annenberg with the author and activist highlights the celebration of Charlotta Bass Day.
- More than 150 Trojans gather inside Tommy’s Place on University Park Campus for live and virtual presentations.
- The celebration moved indoors at the last minute because of inclement weather, culminates a month of events.
Black Trojan 20
BT20 is a new annual USC Black Alumni Association tradition that amplifies alumni and students who are difference makers and game changers positively impacting their fields, communities or our university.
Voices Across USC
USC dean discusses her family’s connection to Juneteenth
Thanks to a family historian, Dr. Joyce Richey, Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion at USC’s Keck School of Medicine, knows all about her family’s history.
What does Black History Month mean?
USC students explain their feelings and understanding of what Black History Month means in 2024.
Introducing 3/5 Comedy — And Why We Need It
If you’re looking for a good laugh, USC’s got you covered. Our institution’s ever-expanding comedy scene is one of the standout parts of the university, which hosts a plethora of sketch comedy, improv, and stand-up groups.
Highlighting Black USC alumni in media
This Black History Month, Annenberg Media is highlighting Black alumni that have made an impact in the media and journalism industries.
Get Involved
USC Student Organizations
Find your community in one of USC’s dozens of Black student organizations.
Center for Black Cultural and Student Affairs
The Center for Black Cultural and Student Affairs enhance the academic, cultural, leadership and social development of the entire USC community.
USC Black Staff and Faculty Caucus
The Black Staff and Faculty Caucus is an important strategic alliance comprised of staff and faculty for the benefit of our future… and that of our students.
USC Black Alumni Association
The USC Black Alumni Association is a leadership network established to strengthen the legacy of educational attainment and excellence of USC’s Black students.
Celebrate Black History Month With USC
- Use the USC Black History Month digital graphics on your social media, websites, Zoom background, and more.
- Add your events to the USC Event Calendar. Use the tag USC_BHM to be included in the calendar channel.
- Join USC’s Black History Month programming committee. Contact Maria Romero-Morales at mromerom@adm.usc.edu.