7-8PM EST: Does corporate life have you questioning whether you truly belong? Justin Grant, author of the new book Company Men: A Wellness Guide for Black Men in Corporate America, joins us to share tools for owning your space, building strong professional relationships, and advocating for yourself in predominantly White corporate workplaces.

This workshop will focus on how to navigate the common challenges faced by Black professionals in corporate America while mastering your skills and staying true to yourself. Get actionable advice on how to handle:

• Unintentional microaggressions

• Credit being taken for your ideas

• The “culture fit” question

• Navigating the dynamics of being the only Black employee

• Harsh or unfair criticism from leadership

8-8:30PM EST: Post-Webinar LinkedIn Q&A At 8pm, right after the workshop, attendees are invited to join a live Q&A in The HBCU Career Center's LinkedIn group, where Justin Grant will answer workshop questions for 30 minutes. Attendees can JOIN OUR GROUP HERE ahead of the Q&A.

This workshop and attached services are covered by The HBCU Sponsorship for Professional Development.

About Justin Grant

Justin Grant is a communications expert and journalist with an extensive track record of delivering compelling storytelling to diverse audiences through a variety of platforms, including news media, marketing, and public relations. Over the last twenty years, Grant's honed these skills as a news reporter for Thomson Reuters and ABC News and as a corporate communications professional for leading U.S. financial services firms, including Fidelity Investments, Goldman Sachs, and JPMorgan Chase. He's also provided commentary for National Public Radio and has published articles in numerous outlets, including Huffington Post. As an African American, Grant has contributed key perspectives to financial services firms on how to leverage authentic messaging and use the power of Black media to attract, engage, and convert Black consumers. He is currently the Executive Director of JPMorgan Chase Advancing Black Pathways, where he devises strategies to strengthen the economic foundations of Black communities around the world. He serves as a mentor to numerous students and young professionals of varying backgrounds, both in the United States and Brazil, and sits on the Board of Trustees at Long Island University, where he has taught journalism. Grant lives in the suburbs of New York with his wife and three children.