Sharpe: Ottawa school board must fully engage Black community

“We are so proud of how your group has advocated for your community.” This comment, made by an Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) superintendent, was directed at me after I had given a presentation on the need for race-based data to support anti-racism initiatives in the school board.
A coalition of Black community members had begun interventions at the OCDSB over a year ago to push for direct engagement on equity issues. The official’s comment was a reflection of th