Because of Anita: Panels and Conversations

3507 Trousdale Parkway,Los Angeles CA 90007

16 October, 2021

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In 1991, Anita Hill’s landmark testimony ignited a movement. 30 years later, a series of panels will look at the effects of her testimony. In October 1991, Anita Hill’s landmark testimony—that her former boss, Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas, had sexually harassed her—ignited a movement. This month marks the 30th anniversary of the hearings, and the issues they raised are as urgent today as ever. What’s changed, what hasn’t, and what needs our attention now? Cindi Leive and Salamishah Tillet, co-hosts of the new podcast Because of Anita, will host several panels and conversations that will look at the 30-year ripple effects of Hill’s testimony. The panels will precede a keynote interview with Anita Hill (RSVP here). Speakers will be announced. Click to read more. COVID-19 Health and Safety: All attendees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or present a negative test taken within 72 hours of the start of the event. Verification and a photo ID required at check-in.This event will require masks for all attendees, vaccinated or unvaccinated.The University requires all persons accessing USC campuses to complete a symptom check on Trojan Check (trojancheck.usc.edu) prior to their visit. Trojan check must be shown at check-in. Related event: Because of Anita: A Keynote Interview with Anita Hill Saturday, October 16, 2021, from 5 to 6 p.m. Bing Theatre (BIT) Presented by USC Visions and Voices: The Arts and Humanities Initiative. Co-sponsored by the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, USC School of Cinematic Arts, USC School of Dramatic Arts, and Gould School of Law. Special thanks to Audible. Photo (foreground): Celeste Sloman