APRs Speak: Black Men Discuss Ethics, Equity & Inclusion

APRs Speak: Black Men Discuss Ethics, Equity & Inclusion
Wednesday, September 2, 12:00 – 1:00 PM EST

For September Ethics Month, the PRSA Board of Ethics and Professional Standards (BEPS) invites you to this free webinar for PRSA members. This is in conjunction with BEPS’ monthly First Wednesday Ethics Officer Webinars.

Four Accredited black men share PR Ethics Code applications.

– Learn strategies such as applying PR Ethics Code Values of Independence, Fairness, and Advocacy for workplace inclusion.

– Brainstorm how your chapter may be more proactively inclusive with board nominations, membership recruitment, and Accreditation courses.

APRs: Earn .5 CE Credit!
Please, invite your chapter president.

About the Panelists:

• @Brandon Wilson, APR, President & CEO, WilBron, Inc.- With 18 years of communications experience, Brandon is the first black man in Alabama PRSA to earn Accreditation, and one of the first black men to serve as a PRSA chapter president.

• Roszell Gadson, APR, public affairs specialist, State Farm – After more than a decade as a TV reporter, Roszell transitioned to corporate public affairs 12 years ago. He provides national external communication strategy and support for several State Farm companies including State Farm Life Company, State Farm Bank, and State Farm Credit Union, and is an operations spokesperson for AL, GA, TN, MS, LA and AR.

• @Cedric Brown, APR, columnist, “D&I Explained,” PRSA’s Strategies & Tactics and a digital strategist – Cedric has 9 years experience across sectors and has been published on diversity and inclusion issues.

• @Kenn Dixon, MA, APR, Vice President of Communication & Public Relations, Texas Conference of Seventh-day Adventists – Kenn has 18 years of marketing communications experience, is a U.S. Marine veteran, and an ordained pastor.

To participate:
Join the Zoom Meeting: zoom.us/j/9813200346
Password: BEPS

If you cannot participate on September 2, this webinar will be recorded, and posted to the Ethics in Communications community library, under 2020 webinars.

Bring your lunch, encourage your chapter president, and join these 4 Accredited black men leaders for lunch on September 2!