After translating a diary written by a Buddhist priest who was interned with his family during World War II, USC Dornsife’s Duncan Williams became compelled to research how Buddhism was used by American government and army officials to mark Japanese Americans for internment and how the religion offered solace to those in the camps. [6 ½ min read]
Students in USC Dornsife’s Ph.D. in Creative Writing and Literature program hosted their first-ever event featuring the work and experiences of writers of color. [1 ½ min read]
For Labor Day, USC Dornsife Distinguished Professor Manuel Pastor explains the challenges facing workers and the modern labor movement and considers solutions that may position workers for better benefits and more technical jobs given the rise of technology. [4¾ min read]
In August of 1969, the Manson family murders ended an effervescent counterculture. Or did they? USC Dornsife experts examine the true origins of the shift from flower power to protest power in the city of angels. [5 ¼ min read]
Six outstanding seniors nominated by faculty from USC Dornsife’s English Department are recognized for their commitment to the arts at an awards dinner that remembers alumnus Jimmy Gauntt. [ 3½ min read ]
The new movie demonstrates Hollywood’s increased commitment to diversity, but room for improvement remains. [6½ min read]
Anthropologist, playwright and author of a new book on race and the arts Dorinne Kondo of USC Dornsife weighs in on why representation in the arts is vital.
Anthropologist, playwright and author of a new book on race and the arts Dorinne Kondo of USC Dornsife weighs in on why representation is vital. [7 ¼ min read]
Thomas Gustafson of English and American studies and ethnicity at USC Dornsife shares how the stories of Los Angeles — its hopes, fears, dreams and tragedies — make the city so fascinating to study.
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