Celebrated every June 19
Juneteenth at USC
Celebrating the history, heritage, and contributions of Black communities.
Upcoming Juneteenth Events at USC
Explore Juneteenth events happening around USC.
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Blissful ignorance is not knowing what you don’t know, and willful ignorance is choosing not to know. I am an educator because I want to help as many people as I possibly can who don’t know that there’s more to the history than was written in the books.
– LaVonna B. Lewis, teaching professor and vice dean of student affairs, USC Sol Price School of Public Policy
Featured story
USC Juneteenth celebration covers continuing struggle for liberty and justice
USC experts examine the steps America has taken toward reckoning with the legacy of slavery and institutionalized racism.
Spotify playlist
Juneteenth Spotify Playlist
A playlist curated by USC students from the Center for Black Cultural and Student Affairs (CBCSA).
USC News Stories
Stories featuring Juneteenth celebrations across the USC community.
- More than 300 people enjoy fellowship at gathering highlighted by inspiring speeches, music and a soul food brunch.
- More than 150 people attend a live viewing party to enjoy catered lunch and community.
- Some pay moving tributes to enslaved ancestors; others see holiday as a modern-day call to action.
Voices Across USC
Stories celebrating exploring Juneteenth history and events from members of the USC community.
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.
Trojans celebrate resilience and being ‘Free to Live Out Loud’ at virtual Juneteenth event
More than 150 people attend a live viewing party at Tommy’s Place to enjoy catered lunch and community.
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 Staff and Faculty Caucus
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 Juneteenth through campus events, digital resources, and more.
USC Juneteenth digital graphics
Use USC’s Juneteenth 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_Juneteenth to be included in the calendar channel.
Join USC’s Juneteenth 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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