USC Black Alumni Association

A Top Literary Honor for a Trojan

Congratulations to USC Dornsife ‘s Percival Everett, the critically acclaimed author of James, Erasure and several other contemporary classics.

woman points to a screen with sheet music

Hitting a High Note

Jazz Hands for Autism, founded by Ifunanya Nweke MNLM ’16, EdD ’23, helps neurodivergent individuals gain musical skills for self-expression and career development.

Darin Brawley EdD ’17

From Insolvency to Success

Darin Brawley EdD ’17 transformed Compton Unified School District through a focus on STEAM and data-driven decision-making.

Allissa V. Richardson

An Honor for a Trailblazing Journalist

Congrats to USC Annenberg Professor Allissa V. Richardson, the recipient of the Malcolm X & Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial and Educational Center’s Change Maker Award.

A Mental Health Playbook for College Athletes

Charles Jr Chidi Ohaeri DSW ’24 has created a suicide prevention program to address the needs of black college athletes.

Charles Ohaeri

A Passion for the Law

Ifeoluwa Familoye LLM ’23 discusses her time at the USC Gould School of Law and shares her advice for students.

Ifeoluwa Familoye

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