TEXT-EXTRACT 2 filename2.txt United States securities and exchange commission logo May 30, 2023 Xin (Adam) He Chief Executive Officer Professional Diversity Network, Inc. 55 E. Monroe Street, Suite 2120 Chicago, Illinois 60603 Re: Professional Diversity Network, Inc. Registration Statement on Form S-3 Filed May 24, 2023 File No. 333-272156 Dear Xin (Adam) He: This is to advise you that we have not reviewed and will not review your registration statement. Please refer to Rule 461 regarding requests for acceleration. We remind you that the company and its management are responsible for the accuracy and adequacy of their disclosures, notwithstanding any review, comments, action or absence of action by the staff. Please contact Alexandra Barone, Staff Attorney, at (202) 551-8816 or Matthew Derby, Legal Branch Chief, at (202) 551-3334 with any questions. Sincerely, Division of Corporation Finance Office of Technology cc: Charles Wu