USC Dornsife News

Conservatives have a long history of contorting the words of Martin Luther King Jr. to further their own political goals which often were at odds with King’s vision of a colorblind society.

From history to music to podcasts that explore how we can live a more fulfilled life, USC Dornsife scholars/podcast hosts share what they think should be on your “must-listen” list in 2023.

Though Americans widely support teaching K-12 students about slavery and racial inequality, most don’t want books with LGBTQ themes made available in schools, according to a new report from USC Dornsife and USC Rossier researchers.

USC’s Trojan Family Magazine features Najuma Smith-Pollard of USC Dornsife’s Center for Religion and Civic Culture and her community advocacy work. [1½ min read]

Puritans chopping down a festive Maypole in 1629 was a harbinger of future destruction. [5½ min read]

Since the very beginning of the pandemic, hate crimes toward Asians and Asian Americans have gotten increased media attention. A recent study confirms that these events are happening more often. [3¼ min read]

Pastor and community leader Najuma Smith-Pollard, program manager at USC Dornsife’s Cecil Murray Center for Community Engagement, knows firsthand how Black families are suffering. The pandemic is just part of it. [3 min read]

Memory lies at the heart of many academic disciplines. [6½ min read]