In May, Americans commemorate both Jewish American Heritage Month and Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. For families, educators, and communities, the USC Shoah Foundation’s testimony collection offers a powerful resource for commemoration—demonstrating how personal narratives deepen our understanding of identity, history, and belonging. Read More

The USC Shoah Foundation mourns the passing of Auschwitz survivor Dr. Edith Eva Eger, a best-selling author and world-renowned psychologist who channeled her lifelong search for peace and healing into helping others – including other genocide survivors, victims of abuse, traumatized soldiers, and estranged families. She was 98 years old. Read More

April 24 marks the 111th Commemorative Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, a day to honor the memory of the victims and the resilience of those who survived. This year, commemorate this important day with Tebi Abaka (pronounced t’ebi aba-ka— an Armenian phrase meaning “towards the future”), a guided experience centered on survivor testimony, cultural expression, and meaningful discussion. Read More