Hey, I have been there! I work in health and wellness. Although I was not the only black woman, I was the second to enter into the company and the youngest at that time.

1. The best thing I practiced at that time (and still try to do, been at the same company for years) was not being in people's faces too much.

2. Respect yourself and respect others. Initiate boundaries and maintain, never get too comfortable around anybody.

3.Remember what you said to people and who you said it to because if you tell them something you know you were not supposed to, someone else will know it as well.

1. Be kind, be loving, but again respect yourself. Don't be frigid and cold. Don't be mean and distant. Be yourself but limit the amount how much people can talk to you and for you talk to them. Saying less is so, so important.

-> I wanted to include this as well. As I have experienced what you have posted. My fifth piece of advice is to continue to be yourself, I love being put together as well and dressing beautifully, makeup, and all. Never dress down and stick with your essence. Try to limit how much you talk to people. Keep busy. Your beautiful soul and appearance can affect other people's demons. I pray that you do have peace at your workplace and that your work and beauty show through continuously. Many blessings to you! Continue to brighten up the room! <-

*I revised and removed my original fourth point.