Robyn Doolittle joins Erica to discuss the results of her latest investigative report, The Power Gap, for the Globe and Mail. The series searches for answers to why there is a lack of representation of women in decision-making positions. Read it here:...
In the Press
https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-92-all-in-a-day/clip/15827494-being-black-public-service Erica Ifill, a member of the Federal Black Employee Caucus and a policy analyst at Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED), shares her experiences with...
Racist Patronizing in Professional Spaces
(Did you sign up for our bi-monthly newsletter curated with knowledge and tools on how to confront and combat biases) As we’re nearing the end of Black History Month 2021, I want to take the time to continue the discussion on allyship. What 2020 revealed is that...
The royal tea? Black women are never allowed to be part of the club
CALGARY—It’s possible that we’re starting to see the beginning of the end of the modern version of the British monarchy. Abolitionists are laughing in schadenfreude. Last week was a week from hell for the Saxe-Coburg-Gothas who are at the apex of British society and...
Black Lives Matter co-founder and co-host of Sandy and Nora Talk Politics podcast, Sandy Hudson, joins Erica to deliver a sermon on social justice. Find Sandy and Nora Talk Politics here: https://sandyandnora.com/ Find Sandy Hudson here:...
Black History Month has turned into HR blackface
CALGARY—Instead of organizations creating positive, inclusive environments to celebrate Black History Month with their employees, what has transpired is nothing less than an onslaught of microaggressions that would leave anyone disillusioned and depressed. Many...
Conflict Happens
(and if you’re a leader looking to grow your Diversity, Equity & Inclusivity skills, we have a Masterclass just for you) Don’t you wish you knew how to say the right thing at the right time in any situation? Especially, how to be smarter when tumultuous situations...
Cross-country COVID response too easily swayed by political winds of change
CALGARY—The Weeknd walking deliriously through a candescent, mirrored hallway in his Superbowl halftime performance is a metaphor for Canada’s COVID response. The incompetence delivered as a train wreck is breathtaking and frankly, globally embarrassing, yet easy to...
Erica interviews Celina Caesar-Chavannes on her new book, Can You Hear Me Now? which is a memoir of her life, especially of her time in federal politics as Member of Parliament for Whitby in Justin Trudeau's first Liberal government. Read Erica's review of Can You...
