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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
Jan 20, 20225 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
Dec 16, 20214 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 25, 20216 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 9, 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
Nov 1, 20215 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 29, 20214 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...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Oct 11, 20213 min read


How to Promote Inclusion and Equity in the Classroom
The rub-a-dub produced by the drums of educational and classroom inequity grows louder. A new report by Schott Foundation for Public...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Oct 8, 20214 min read


Leveraging Your Potential to Build an Inclusive Culture: Part 2
As Peter and Daphne continue this conversation around owning one’s potential, they shift their focus to what that has been like for her...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Sep 21, 20219 min read


Leveraging Your Potential to Build an Inclusive Culture: Part 1
People from all walks of life, all types of industries, and diverse career goals want to achieve their personal potential in whatever...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Sep 15, 20218 min read

Why is Diversity So Difficult for Some?
Diversity appears in many forms, from ethnic to linguistic, economic, and even to organizational cultures. A huge thanks goes to...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Sep 9, 20214 min read


Critical Race Theory — What's the Argument over CRT?
Contrary to what has been put out there about critical race theory (CRT), the concept is all about exploring the role that race and...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Jul 22, 20214 min read


What Can We Learn From Nelson Mandela’s Approach to Leadership?
Nelson Mandela is undoubtedly one of the greatest and most influential Black leaders the world has ever known. His legacy and the way he...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Jul 15, 20214 min read


What It Means to Be Black Canadian
Though Black Canadians have different experiences from their African-American counterparts south of the border, they experience the same...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Jul 8, 20214 min read


What is Caribbean Culture?
Table of Contents: What Is Afro-Caribbean Culture? What Do Caribbean Americans Celebrate? What Does Juneteenth Symbolize? What Are the...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Jun 24, 20213 min read


Why Black Men's Health Is Important
The importance of Black men’s health issues has been understated for some time. With anti-Black racism increasingly becoming a direct...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Jun 17, 20214 min read


Black Mental Health Matters Now And Always
Black mental wellness is a neglected but vital issue, especially amidst the uncertainty and hostility engulfing the world today....
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
May 13, 20213 min read

Black Women Are Meant To Lead
Whether we are talking about the arts, sciences, or even the highest level of politics, Black women are excelling as professionals,...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
May 6, 20214 min read


Why Black Mental Wellness Deserves More Attention
Both in and outside of the Black community, Black mental health isn’t being addressed enough. Inequality, anti-Black racism, and racially...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Mar 1, 20213 min read


The Black Ally: What Makes You Care?
No one wants learning and growing to feel like pressure. Even if it's an existential human rights issue. I don't want it to be something...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Feb 4, 20213 min read
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