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USC celebrates Black History Month
February is Black History Month, and USC celebrates with a host of events.

USC celebrates Black History Month

The university-wide commemoration features virtual events led by students, faculty and alumni that highlight Black culture, intersectionality and achievement at USC and beyond. [1 min read]
ByGustavo Solis February 1, 2021

USC is celebrating Black History Month in February with a series of virtual events that include student performances, a film festival, public forums on criminal justice and health inequities, and interactive art and yoga workshops.

The university-wide celebration features events from students, faculty and alumni groups that showcase Black history, culture, intersectionality and achievement at USC and abroad.

USC News lists a few highlights, and you can find a full, updated list of online happenings on the 2021 USC Black History Month event calendar.

You can take part in the celebration with the beautiful Zoom backgrounds below, provided to USC Dornsife news courtesy of USC’s Center for Black Cultural and Student Affairs and the USC Dornsife Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

Just click on any image to see it full-size, then right-click and download the full-size image.

 

Artistic Zoom background depicting a Black man and woman back to back blowing kisses into a universe of stars

Artistic Zoom background depicting a golden swan with an egg in its beak and the sun over mountains in the background

Artistic Zoom background depicting two Black graduating students with broken chains dangling from their wrists facing the sun and brandishing diplomas

Artistic Zoom background depicting a raised fist emerging from vines with a group of 8 human-like figures in the background

Artistic Zoom background depicting Egyptian king Tutankhamun's eyes with the sun and stars above his brow

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