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Africa's Gifts to the World: The Roots of Everyday Things We Love
From the coffee in your cup to the diamonds on your ring, Africa’s influence is everywhere—even if the world doesn’t realize it. Photo:...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Feb 204 min read


Why Leaders Should Care How Culture is Formed
Leaders need to know how culture is created and developed. Tradition is an important aspect of culture. But the culture definition isn't...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Sep 21, 20246 min read


How to Use The Allyship Journal
The Allyship Journal is an interactive workbook dedicated to anti-Black racism. It delivers questions across 13 categories in an effort...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Apr 9, 20243 min read


The Future of Black Literacy: Trends, Innovations, and Aspirations
Image via Unsplash In the words of Frederick Douglass, "Education means emancipation. It means light and liberty. It means the uplifting...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Feb 9, 20244 min read

The Death of Common Sense
In a world that often seems to have lost its common sense and its sense of humor, it's only fitting to bid farewell to an old friend with...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Dec 22, 20235 min read


Curated DEI Resources for Leaders, Allies and Black Professionals
The holiday season is upon us, and as we gather with loved ones to create new memories and share good wishes, we at Tough Convos are...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Dec 15, 20237 min read


Why are Black-Owned Bookstores so Vital?
Knowledge Bookstore in Brampton, ON In an era where mainstream education often falls short in exposing us to the diverse and complex...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Nov 3, 20234 min read


Why Does Building Inclusive Classrooms Matter?
In the realm of education, the quest for inclusive classrooms is a noble one. Teachers across the globe are striving to create learning...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Sep 8, 20234 min read


How Does Burnout Affect Teachers?
In today’s complex educational landscape, teachers face unique challenges that our governments seem to make worse with each passing...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
May 4, 20235 min read


How can We Improve The Health Of The Black Community?
Black communities are more susceptible to deadly diseases, from diabetes to asthma, heart disease to strokes. For example, despite less...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Apr 20, 20234 min read


Why Is Critical Race Theory Under Attack?
The debate around using "critical race theory" (CRT) in K-12 classrooms is an increasingly polarizing issue amongst those on both sides...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Feb 23, 20235 min read


What’s Literacy Got To Do With It?
Reading is not only the foundation of educational success but life success. With the necessary literacy skills, our students can catch...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Feb 14, 20234 min read
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