Celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month
LGBTQ+ rights posters offer glimpse into 60 years of activism
ONE Archives at USC Libraries recently digitized over 4,200 posters and demonstration signs spanning the 1950s to the 2010s.
“The more LGBTQ+ voices that are out there, the more the rest of the world can’t ignore them anymore.”
Loni Shibuyama, librarian and archivist at ONE Archives
LGBTQ+ Events at USC
USC Pridefest
Join QuASA (Queer and Ally Student Assembly) for a celebration of queer art, music, and more as we kickoff LGBTQ+ History Month at USC.
ONE Magazine at Seventy
Join USC Libraries to commemorate ONE’s legacy of uplifting LGBTQ+ communities and advancing queer rights and visibility through print.
Hit the Wall
Join the USC School of Dramatic Arts for a performance that brings to life the stories of the generation who broke the chains of invisibility.
Want more LGBTQ+ History Events? Visit USC’s Event Calendar.
Queer Bodies: Gender and Power in Art & Society Podcast
‘Ideas in Action’ podcast featuring academics, artists, and authors discussing gender, sexuality, queerness, and the body in art, culture, fashion, and society.
USC News Stories
Christina Munguia credits her graduate school journey as a life-changing experience of acceptance and personal growth.
The study from Keck Medicine of USC suggests a need for more supportive, preventive care.
A legendary drag performer discusses his alter ego’s 34-year career, the evolving art of drag performance and staying true to oneself.
Growth of gender-affirming care program, student center and ONE Archives celebrated during virtual program.
The university’s hospitals and USC Student Health earn the top score in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2024 Healthcare Equality Index.
The USC LGBTQ+ Student Center is also honored at group’s 31st annual scholarship benefit.
Voices Across Campus
Hidden Pride gems in L.A.
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‘Hit the Wall’ inspires LGBTQIA+ student community
The McClintock Theatre hosted the new School of Dramatic Arts production.
LGBTQ+ Undergraduate Student Organizations at USC 2023
One way USC celebrates diversity and fosters inclusivity is through LGBTQ+ student organizations. Each group serves a unique purpose, ranging from advocacy groups to community-building organizations
Visions & Voices exhibit ‘Blood Baby’ kindles queer kinship
The newest weeklong exhibition features four installations that explore the queer family experience.
Nearly 650 Trojans flock to McCarthy Quad for PrideFest
For the first time, the celebration — which launched LGBTQ+ History Month at USC — was held in the evening.
How can educators support gender-diverse students?
From validating feelings to creating a toolbox for emotional regulation, these practical tips can help students thrive.
Get Involved
USC Student Organizations
USC has numerous LGBTQ+ undergraduate and graduate student organizations and opportunities to get involved.
USC Lambda LGBTQ+ Alumni Association
The USC Lambda LGBTQ+ Alumni Association connects LGBTQ+ alumni to the university and each other to create an enriching and supportive community.
USC LGBTQ+ Student Center
Stop by our Center (STU 415), check out our programs, access USC’s support resources, and get connected to LGBTQ+ student life on campus.
Celebrate LGBTQ+ History with USC
- Use USC’s LGBTQ+ History Month graphics on your social media, websites, Zoom background, etc. to show your support.
- Add your LGBTQ+ History Month events to calendar.usc.edu. Use the tag lgbtqmonth to be included in the channel.
- Join USC’s LGBTQ+ History Month programming committee. Contact Maria Romero-Morales at mromerom@adm.usc.edu.