As the granddaughter of César Chávez, one of the questions Paloma Chávez has contended with during her life is how the legacy of her ancestors should inform the life she chooses to live. “You're in charge of writing your present and your future even if your past is written for you,” she said.
Chávez, who graduated this week with a...
Today’s news media industry — from legacy newsrooms to digital media start-ups — is facing an imperative to deliver coverage that connects and resonates with the diverse communities it serves.
Recognizing that Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are a critical driver of the talent needed to meet this demand, the USC Annenberg School for...
Even though he’s about to graduate with a master’s degree in journalism , Frank Rojas came late to storytelling.
Born and raised in the South Bay, Rojas went to high school in San Pedro before earning his bachelor’s degree in business from California State University, Dominguez Hills. “I discovered journalism about...
Emmy-winning television journalist Gayle King and Grammy-winning musician, DJ and culture guru Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson will be among the featured guests joining USC Annenberg’s virtual celebration for its Class of 2021 on May 13....
When she asked to cut in line behind a fellow freshman during a “Welcome Week” financial aid workshop in 2017 when she was running late, Diana Fonte had no idea that she had taken the first step towards starting her own magazine.
The student ahead of her in line, Jason Cerin, soon became her fast friend and creative partner. “I started to meet a lot of amazing people at USC and around...
Bonjour! Hello! Welcome to round three of our cooking demonstrations. I started this project last Fall as a way to bring together the USC family during this difficult time. Not only has the pandemic changed all of our lives, but the tragic deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and far too many others before and since have impacted the world. The more recent hate crimes against...
Reflections about Russian soul and American reality.
The soft strum of a guitar resonates in my ears. Gusts of winter winds whistle through the mountains. My family, along with several other Russian families, huddle around the warmth of the cabin fireplace. Stars glisten through the windows. The fire crackles.
My earliest musical memories come from childhood camping and ski...
Emilio Ferrara has become a groundbreaking scholar at the intersection of data science, communications and politics. During the 2016 presidential election cycle, Ferrara’s analysis showed how automated bots were shaping political debates on social media — research that was later cited in federal investigations into Russian...