Celebrating Latinx/e Heritage Month at USC
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.
“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
USC Latinx/e Heritage Month Events
Visit the Latinx/e Heritage Month Event Calendar for events happening around USC.
Latinx/e Heritage Month Spotify Playlist
A playlist curated by USC students from La CASA and other Latinx clubs and orgs.
USC News Stories
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.
Research focuses on social determinants of health for Latinos, who are among the fastest-growing demographic groups in the U.S.
Trojans share personal stories and pay tribute to those who support their academic dreams.
“We have a long and proud legacy of Latino tennis players that have blessed these very courts at USC, but Rafael was one of the most memorable ones. In my opinion, his biggest impact, with the help of the late, great Coach Toley, was that he helped pave the way for many more outstanding Latino…
Latinx Heritage Month closing event included music, food, dancing and healing words.
Voices Across Campus
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
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
The USC Latino Alumni Association (LAA) is devoted to the academic advancement and development of Latino students attending USC. The association provides support, leadership training, service opportunities and networking.
Celebrate Latinx/e Heritage Month with USC
- Use the USC Latinx/e Heritage Month digital graphics on your social media, websites, Zoom background, and more.
- Add 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 at mromerom@adm.usc.edu.