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
Latinx/e Heritage Month Events at USC
Latinx/e Heritage Month Kickoff
Celebrate the kickoff for Latinx/e Heritage Month 2023 on Zoom and in Tommy’s Place.
Exploring Latinx History
In this workshop we will explore the Robin Dunitz Mural archive with a particular focus on the Latinx history and communities.
Latinx/e Heritage Month Closing
Come out for music, food, culture and special guests at the live closing event.
Want more Latinx/e Heritage Month Events? Visit USC’s Event Calendar.
Latinx/e Heritage Month Spotify Playlist
A playlist curated by USC students from La CASA and other Latinx clubs and orgs.
USC News Stories
“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.
Grandmas featured in documentary Abuelita's Kitchen discuss their journey and connection to native foods at a USC Fisher Museum of Art screening.
Voices Across Campus
Latine brilliance shines at the Festival of Books
For the first time at the Festival of Books there will be a dedicated stage to Latines at USC from April 20-21st.
Alumni share their experiences as Latino Alumni Association scholars
The association helps with funding, creating connections for Latine students
Celebrate Latine Heritage Month all year long on Olvera Street
USC students can venture down Olvera Street to experience the Latine heritage.
Ready to come home? La Casa reopened its doors to students
On Tuesday Oct. 31st, La Casa welcomed students once again on the 4th floor of the Gwynn Wilson Student Union
Another year of Noche de Cultura wraps up Latinx|e heritage month
The event features several notable speakers, including Mexican-American actor, producer and director Edward James Olmos.
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.