The events featured appearances by John Kerry, Nancy Pelosi, Reince Priebus and other prominent political and media figures. Funds raised support the USC Dornsife Center for the Political Future.
News Stories
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]