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.
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
Trojans share personal stories and pay tribute to those who support their academic dreams.
Book on the life and career of “the best tennis player you never knew” is donated to USC Libraries during Latinx Heritage Month.
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.
USC Dornsife’s Sarah Portnoy provides a guide to L.A.’s culinary history, its cultural shifts and its transformation.
Unity is celebrated during a virtual kickoff event and live viewing party. Latinx Heritage Month runs from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15.
Voices Across Campus
The importance of Latine resilience at USC
Dimelo explores film “Tortillas,” the first-ever production with LatiFam and a majority Latine crew.
Books to celebrate Latinx Heritage Month
Two USC MacArthur Fellows recommend readings and video for Latinx Heritage Month.
La CASA moves in fall 2023
The USC Latinx student population is growing, so is their space.
Latinx/e Heritage Month Discussion
USC faculty experts discuss stories of how Latinx/e communities throughout Los Angeles are shaping its culture, history, and struggles for social justice.
Get Involved
La CASA
Established in 1972, La CASA provides empowerment through cultural identity, leadership and community building for USC students.
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.