Celebrated every February
Black History Month at USC
Celebrating the history, heritage, and contributions of Black communities.
Upcoming Black History Month Events at USC
Explore Black History Month events happening around USC.
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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, professor of sociology, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
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Spotify playlist
Black History Month Spotify Playlist
A playlist curated by USC students from the Center for Black Cultural and Student Affairs (CBCSA), staff, and faculty.
USC News Stories
Stories featuring Black members of the USC community.
- VIDEO and STORY: The celebration in McCarthy Quad focused on the theme “A Century of Black Commemoration: Preserve, Promote, Protect.”
- Black History Month: Trojan Cyan Shreve and longtime USC employee Lori Shreve Blake are both descendants of trailblazing abolitionist and activist Mary Ann Shadd Cary.
- STORY, VIDEO AND PHOTOS: Black History Month event features music, delicious food and words of inspiration.
Voices Across USC
Stories exploring Black identity from members of the USC community.
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.
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
Explore related departments, groups, and organizations at USC.
Center for Black Cultural and Student Affairs (CBCSA)
CBCSA enhances the academic, cultural, leadership, and social development of the entire USC community.
USC Black Staff and Faculty Caucus
The Black Staff and Faculty Caucus fosters positive relationships and advances professional development and equitable practices for Black staff, faculty, and 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.
Resources
Find ways to participate in Black History Month through campus events, digital resources, and more.
USC Black History Month digital graphics
Use the USC Black History Month digital graphics for your Zoom backgrounds, digital screens, and much more!
USC Event Calendar
Submit 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, director of community and student success, Human Resources, Ethics, and Compliance, at mromerom@adm.usc.edu
Suggestions?
Comments, suggestions, or see something missing? Let us know at comcom@usc.edu.
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