Freedom in Action: How Do We Protect Our Academic Freedom of Speech?

Event details Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 Time: 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM Location: USC Brain and Creativity Institute's Joyce J. Cammilleri Hall (BCI) - 3620 McClintock Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90089 Type: Arts, Dance/Theater, Lecture / Talk / Workshop Campus: University Park Campus Department: USC Equity Research Institute (ERI) Audience: Students, Alumni, Faculty/Staff About this event Join us for a conversation on freedom of speech with scholars, advocates, and participants. Join the USC Institute for Theatre & Social Change and USC Equity Research Institute for a conversation on freedom of speech with scholars, advocates, and participants. We will explore: Whose voices are heard or marginalized? How can we create spaces for disagreement without dehumanization? And how can freedom of speech strengthen our collective power & actions? Dr. Jody Armour, Roy P. Crocker Professor of Law at USC Dr. Brent Blair, Professor of Theatre Practice in Voice and Movement, Director of ITSC Dr. Susan Seager, Adjunct Professor of Law at UC Irvine and Director, IPAT Clinic Press Freedom Project Moderator: Dr. Kim Tabari, ERI External Affairs Director Featured performances by USC Theater Students Official event details: https://calendar.usc.edu/event/freedom-in-action-how-do-we-protect-our-academic-freedom-of-speech