This session discusses the violence of historical narratives that overlook USC’s ties to white supremacy and proposes ways students and faculty can more fully confront the depth of anti-blackness by institutional leaders such as Rufus VonKleinsmid in order to improve our contemporary culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion on campus.  

Lead presenter: Meridith Kruse, Assistant Professor (Teaching) of Writing, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences

Part of DEI Week 2021.