The Power of Black Popular Culture: A Conversation with Aloe Blacc

Join the USC Dornsife Black Studies Center for an engaging conversation exploring the global influence of Black popular culture. Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, and USC alumnus Aloe Blacc will be in conversation with Oneka LaBennett, Director of the Black Studies Center and Professor of American Studies & Ethnicity and Gender & Sexuality Studies, and Edwin Hill, Associate Professor of French & Italian and American Studies & Ethnicity at the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences. Together, they will explore how Black culture shapes global popular culture by examining influences across music, media, language, art, scholarship, and social movements around the world. The conversation will highlight the creative, intellectual, and cultural forces that continue to shape contemporary culture and public discourse. This event is free for USC students, alumni, and community members; space is limited, and an advanced RSVP is required. Email Neud's Saint-Cyr with questions at saintcyr@usc.edu.