January 12, 2018 marks one year since the incident that has deeply affected our University of Southern California Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work community, rather than a boycott of presentations that our peers have worked hard on and receptions in which many will be honored , we believe it will be stronger to participate while ensuring we have a public sign of support.

Inspired and in solidarity with #TimesUp and #WhyWeWearBlack leaders who continue to fight for equality, respect and meaningful change within all industries, we are inviting every attendee of #SSWR2018 to wear black on Friday January 12th, 2018.