Celebrated every September 15-October 15
Latinx/e Heritage Month at USC
Celebrating the history, heritage, and contributions of Latinx/e communities.
Upcoming Latinx/e Heritage Month Events at USC
Explore Latinx/e Heritage Month events happening around USC.
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The term Afro-Latinx to me really highlights the intersectionality of my identity, if that makes sense,” she said. “I do identify as Latinx because my mom is from El Salvador, but I’m also Black because my dad is from Jamaica. It can get kind of confusing, and the lines can get blurred. But there are other people that are Afro-Latinx, like Black people that are born in Cuba, who would consider themselves Latinx. So that’s what that term means to me.
– Monique Lennon Gonzalez
Featured story
Latinx, Latino/a or Chicano: USC students share what they call themselves and why
USC students talk about which labels they prefer, the stories behind them and the significance of self-identifying the way they do.
Spotify playlist
Latinx/e Heritage Month Spotify Playlist
A playlist curated by USC students from La CASA and other Latinx clubs and orgs.
USC News Stories
Stories featuring Latinx/e members of the USC community.
- VIDEO: At the Latinx/e Heritage Month closing event, Trojans enjoy thoughtful speeches honoring history and celebrating strength.
- Students and faculty share thoughts on this year’s theme and their hopes for the future.
- “Don't walk on this earth without giving hope to another person,” the actor says.
Voices Across USC
Stories exploring Latinx/e identity from members of the USC community.
Anti-Freeway Fervor in California: Can History Point Us in a More Equitable Direction?
Living in Los Angeles, we rely heavily on freeways for our transportation needs. But have you ever wondered about the history of these freeways that dominate our landscape?
Alumni share their experiences as Latino Alumni Association scholars
The association helps with funding, creating connections for Latine students.
Latine-owned businesses for Hispanic Heritage Month and beyond
These dynamic Latine-owned companies will have you filling your shopping cart this month.
Celebrate Latine Heritage Month all year long on Olvera Street
USC students can venture down Olvera Street to experience the Latine heritage.
Petro-States: Race, Fossil Fuels, and Disaster in Puerto Rico and Diaspora
2024 Wrigley Institute Graduate Fellow Jaden Morales, studies the complex interplay between race, colonialism, and the fossil fuel industry in Puerto Rico and its diaspora.
The Long-Term Impact of Slum Upgrading on Vulnerability to Natural Disasters in Medellín
In the 1990s, the city of Medellín, Colombia implemented a program to upgrade informal settlements that were vulnerable to natural disasters due to their location and lack of proper infrastructure.
Get Involved
Explore related departments, groups, and organizations at USC.
USC Undergraduate Organizations
USC’s Latinx community offers a number of organizations and smaller communities for undergraduate students to find their home at school, both socially and professionally.
USC Latino Forum
The USC Latino Forum has served as the voice of Latino faculty and staff at USC since 1987. It hosts social, academic and intellectual events that celebrate and stimulate conversations throughout the semester.
USC Latino Alumni Association (LAA)
The LAA is devoted to the academic advancement and development of Latino students attending USC. The association provides support, leadership training, service opportunities, and networking.
Resources
Find ways to participate in Latinx/e Heritage Month through campus events, digital resources, and more.
USC Latinx/e Heritage Month digital graphics
Use the USC Latinx/e Heritage 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 LHM to be included in the calendar channel.
Join USC’s Latinx/e Heritage Month programming committee
Contact Maria Romero-Morales, director of community and student success, Human Resources, Ethics, and Compliance, at mromerom@adm.usc.edu.
Suggestions?
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