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Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Sep 30, 20224 min read
Talking About White Supremacy Doesn’t Have to Be Uncomfortable
“White supremacy” is a term people don’t use often and typically associate with Nazism, the Ku Klux Klan and neo-Nazis. Why is that? What...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Sep 5, 20224 min read
How to Apply Mantras in Your Life and Change Stereotypes
No matter how much people deny it, most do judge a book by its cover. And this fact has never rung truer than in the case of Black men....
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Aug 12, 20224 min read
10 Reasons Why Black Businesses Fail
Approximately 20% of small enterprises fail within the first year, about 50% of businesses survive to reach 5 years old, and 70% go belly...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Jul 21, 20225 min read
What is Global Citizenship and Why is it Important?
Can you think back to high school when you had the opportunity to go on that language exchange program but instead you spent that week...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Jun 24, 20224 min read
Black Refugees Are Treated Differently
Yes, it’s a fact that Black refugees are treated differently — just as Black people continue to be subjected to similar behaviour and...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Jun 2, 20225 min read
Why Should You Be an Anti-racist Educator?
Teachers are, without a doubt, among the most important people in our society. They facilitate learning, provide children with a sense of...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
May 31, 20224 min read
The Economic Cost of Racism
“From Reconstruction, to Jim Crow, to the present day, our economy has never worked fairly for Black Americans—or, really, for any...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
May 19, 20225 min read
Racism is Still Prevalent in Canada and the US
Racism. It's a word we have only recently begun to talk about openly. The meaning of which differs depending on your skin colour and...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Apr 15, 20224 min read
How Does Critical Race Theory Help DEI?
“We know that today racism is sustained more through law, policy and practices than through individual bias and discrimination” –Jasmine...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Mar 17, 20225 min read
Do Women Have the Same Rights as Men?
With the US celebration of Women’s History Month in March and International Women’s Day on March 8th, it’s a good time to look at the...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Feb 23, 20224 min read
Unsung Black Heroes from Around the World
Black History Month gives us the opportunity to learn more about Black heroes and the most influential Black people in world history....
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Feb 2, 20225 min read
Why Untold Black History Facts Matter to World History
As we begin the celebration of Black History Month in February, it’s the perfect time to think more deeply about Black history and what...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Jan 20, 20225 min read
Examining MLK’s Letter From Birmingham Jail: What Did He Really Mean?
As we celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day this week, it’s crucial to separate the real man from the myth. Only then can we truly...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Dec 16, 20214 min read
How to Eradicate Racism with Cultural Intelligence
The ability to relate to and work productively in culturally disparate situations is referred to as Cultural Intelligence. It is the...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Nov 25, 20216 min read
Violence Against Minority Women: Understanding the Problem Increases Your Ability to Help
We have a huge problem verging on genocide in Canada and the United States: violence against minority women. This is not a new issue, as...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Nov 9, 20215 min read
The Black Experience: The Difference Between Racism in the US and Racism in Canada
If you’ve ever wondered about the differences between racism in the US and in Canada, you’ll want to read this post. While racism has not...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Nov 1, 20215 min read
Black Saints You Never Heard Of: Tough Conversations for All Saints Day
Since today is November 1st, All Saints Day, I’ve been thinking a lot lately about diversity and inclusion when it comes to saints and...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Oct 29, 20214 min read
Speaking Your Truth During Tough Conversations at Work
When it comes to difficult conversations, it can be easy to avoid them and put them off. No one likes to feel uncomfortable. However, in...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Oct 11, 20213 min read
Rethinking Indigenous Day/Thanksgiving celebrations: Unconscious Bias against First Nations
Table of Contents: The Origins of Thanksgiving What is Unconscious Bias? How to Tackle Unconscious Bias Become Culturally Intelligent For...
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