Legacy Month

Annually, the CCCAC hosts Legacy Month in October. 

The purpose of Legacy Month is to honor the rich history of student activism and civic engagement. Legacy Month is hosted every year specifically in October to commemorate SJSU alumni Tommie Smith and John Carlos, who took a brave political stance during the 1968 Mexico City Olympics on October 16.

Read about the Olympic athletes who took a stand.

Legacy Month 2025 Calendar of Events:

Poppin’ Pearls, Poppin’ Legacy: Calendar Launch

Wednesday, October 1, 2PM-3:30PM

Location: Smith & Carlos Lawn

Host: César E Chávez Community Action Center

Legacy Through Time: Time Capsule Making

Thursday, October 2, 2:30PM - 3:30PM

Location: Student Union Meeting Room 4B, Limited Spots

Host: César E Chávez Community Action Center

Legacy Month Keynote Speaker: Franchesca Ramsey

Thursday, October 9, 5:00PM - 7:00PM, Doors Open: 4:30PM

Location: Student Union Theatre

Entry Requirement: Handheld Wand Detector and Bag Check

Host: César E Chávez Community Action Center

Smith and Carlos Day 

Monday, October 13, 9:00AM - 11:30AM, Check In Open: 8:30AM

Location: Student Union Theatre Concourse, RSVP Link

Host: SJSU Community and Government Relations

Growing Your Legacy

Thursday, October 16, 2:30PM - 4:00PM

Location: A.S. Campus Community Garden, Limited Spots

Host: César E Chávez Community Action Center

Bayanihan: Carrying the Legacy, Igniting Student Activism

Thursday, October 16, 4:30PM - 5:30PM

Location: Student Union Meeting Room 1A

Host: Center for Asian Pacific Islander Student Empowerment

Rooted Music & Art Festival

Thursday, October 23, 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Location: Tower Lawn 

Host: César E Chávez Community Action Center