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== '''Masterclass Teacher - Richard Sharpe''' ==

== '''Masterclass Teacher - Richard Sharpe''' ==

'''<big>Richard Sharpe, Director, Black Equity Branch, Treasury Board Secretariat</big>'''[[File:RS.jpg|alt=|left|frameless|445x445px|link=https://wiki.gccollab.ca/File:RS.jpg]]<big>Richard Sharpe has been a human rights advocate for 30 years, both at the community and institutional levels. Until the beginning of this year, he worked within the Canadian Federal Public Service, where he held several national positions representing employees as both a union representative and as a leader in employee-led organizations. In 2017 he co-founded the first Black employee network in the federal government, the Federal Black Employee Caucus, to tackle anti-Black racism in that institution. He held the position of Director of Equity, Anti-racism, Diversity and Inclusion at the Department of Justice Canada, where he spearheaded department and enterprise-wide initiatives to address long-standing discriminatory practices in the federal government. He is currently the Director of the Black Equity Branch, Treasury Board Secretariat in the Ontario Public Service.</big>

'''<big>Richard Sharpe, Director, Black Equity Branch, Treasury Board Secretariat</big>'''[[File:RS.jpg|alt=|left|frameless|445x445px|link=https://wiki.gccollab.ca/File:RS.jpg]]<big>Richard Sharpe has been a human rights advocate for 30 years, both at the community and institutional levels. Until the beginning of this year, he worked within the Canadian Federal Public Service, where he held several national positions representing employees as both a union representative and as a leader in employee-led organizations. In 2017 he co-founded the first Black employee network in the federal government, the Federal Black Employee Caucus, to tackle anti-Black racism in that institution. He held the position of Director of Equity, Anti-racism, Diversity and Inclusion at the Department of Justice Canada, where he spearheaded department and enterprise-wide initiatives to address long-standing discriminatory practices in the federal government. He is currently the Director of the Black Equity Branch, Treasury Board Secretariat in the Ontario Public Service.</big>

<big>Richard has championed disaggregated socio-demographic data collection efforts at all levels and in all sectors. His work regionally and nationally is intended to improve the condition of Black and African diaspora communities in Canada. Richard is a sought-after speaker for his frank commentary on systemic racism, anti-black racism and allyship and for his concrete solutions for action and results. His opinion pieces have been published in the Ottawa Citizen and LinkedIn.</big>

<big>Richard has championed disaggregated socio-demographic data collection efforts at all levels and in all sectors. His work regionally and nationally is intended to improve the condition of Black and African diaspora communities in Canada. Richard is a sought-after speaker for his frank commentary on systemic racism, anti-black racism and allyship and for his concrete solutions for action and results. His opinion pieces have been published in the Ottawa Citizen and LinkedIn.</big>

<big>Richard is proud to be a child of immigrants of Jamaican ancestry and the eldest of six. His roles as father and partner are the two that he holds most dear.</big><big>Born in Toronto, Canada to Sikh Punjabi immigrant parents, living a life rooted in belonging for her means embracing her imperfections, loving hard even though she's had her heart broken a bazillion times, and embracing all aspects of herself — the good, the bad, and the ugly. It means taking care of herself so that she can live her best and give her best to others. It means wearing funky clothes, dancing it up to Bhangra and Soca music, and laughing really loud.</big>

<big>Richard is proud to be a child of immigrants of Jamaican ancestry and the eldest of six. His roles as father and partner are the two that he holds most dear.</big>

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