In Episode 4, we started a series entitled Working While Black. The aim of this series is to explore the reality many Black professionals face in having to come to work and function amidst all the racial trauma in the news. We continue this series in Episode 7 and 8 with a two-part conversation featuring impactful perspectives from GenXers that truly bridge the generational gap between those that come before and after them.

Our Guests

Rod Garvin is an economic and workforce development strategist with a global professional services firm and an established leader and advisor on equity, diversity, and inclusion. Rod has a Bachelors of Arts in Communication Studies and double Masters in Theological Studies and Human Resources Development. Jada Grandy-Mock is a Senior Vice President and Chief Corporate Community & Economic Development Officer of a bank. Her guidance has empowered others to lead with courage, authenticity, and influence to get results.

What you’ll hear in this episode

• What it is like working while Black (00:01:54)
• What they expect from the companies/ institutions they work for regarding the fight for racial equity and Black lives (00:24:01)
• What they request of their non-Black colleague, friends, and peers regarding the same (00:35:04)
• Responsibility of Black leaders to step up (00:42:30)