USC Center for Religion & Civic Culture

Black history is American history, as reminds us.

For Juneteenth, a Black pastor from Texas reflects on freedom, America, and the fight for belonging Black history is American history, as Juneteenth reminds us.

We welcome sociologist Richard Pitt as a visiting scholar this summer and a CRCC affiliate. We are excited to be collaborating with him on project.

More details in the coming months…
https://dornsife.usc.edu/crcc/profile/richard-n-pitt/

CRCC would like to help faith communities learn about the process, discern whether to pursue developing their properties and build the capacity to do so in ways that reflect your values and serve your neighbors.

Please take this short 8-question survey about your interest in developing congregational land.

Your input will directly shape how we design Economic Empowerment resources and support for faith communities interested in developing their land.

https://usc.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eYdUHQb6iHg7Ngq

Working With Diverse Communities: Why Religious Literacy Is a Career Asset

A free online webinar with Interfaith Leadership instructors
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
6:00–7:00 p.m.

Certificate in Interfaith Leadership | CSULB Join Dr. John Becker and Dr. Jessica Spence Moss—instructors for the new Certificate in Interfaith Leadership at California State University, Long Beach—for an engaging conversation on how religious literacy can strengthen your effectiveness as a professional, leader, and community member.

Faith and Community Leaders: Join us for a look at how faith communities can help people advance their careers and their economic potential.

At our 2026 Economic Empowerment Summit, learn about programs to partner with, and models to replicate in order to help your community members strengthen their skills, earn a promotion, learn a trade or change careers. You will also find out how to develop a program within your organization or congregation.

Speakers:
Tyrone Nance - It's Bigger Than Us- Los Angeles
Tori Lee - The Experience Christian Ministry
Nicolas Barrios - Buildlaccd Program

Register today:
https://dtspayment.usc.edu/OnlinePayment/crcc/EconEmpowerSummit/ees-payment.cfm

What would it mean to truly Reimagine America?

Timed to coincide with Juneteenth and the 250th anniversary of July 4th, Reimagining America invites participants to reflect on the nation’s founding promises as well as the ongoing work of true liberty for all.

Reimagining America Summit What would it mean to truly Reimagine America?

The LA Sentinel highlights a LADWP program to help organizations — including churches — upgrade their efficiency and save money. If you’re outside of the City of LA, we can connect you with our affiliate Frank Jackson, who works on a similar program from Southern California Edison.

Mayor Bass and LADWP Promote Free Energy Upgrades for Neighborhood Businesses - Los Angeles Sentinel Mayor Karen Bass and LADWP officials highlighted the Commercial Direct Install Program at Second Baptist Church of Los Angeles

ICYMI: Watch the recording of our May Economic Empowerment session: Models of Mutual Aid with Tabatha L. Jones Jolivet, Ph.D.

Models of Mutual Aid with Tabatha L. Jones Jolivet, Ph.D. Hear how you can expand upon and join collaborative, communal effor...

Check out the speaker lineup at our next Economic Empowerment event on June 24th 9:30am PT at the USC campus.

Learn more and register here:

Economic Empowerment Summit: Career and Workforce Development - Center for Religion and Civic Culture Join us for Economic Empowerment Summit on Career and Workforce Development

CRCC would like to help faith communities learn about the process, discern whether to pursue developing their properties and build the capacity to do so in ways that reflect your values and serve your neighbors. Please take this short 8-question survey about your interest in developing congregational land.

https://usc.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eYdUHQb6iHg7Ngq