Tough Convos Celebrates its first Let's Talk Black Business: The Wine Edition
This week we launched our first Let’s Talk Black Business event in an effort to build awareness around August’s Black Business Month, and...
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Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Aug 228 min read
Winemaking in Black Culture: From Ancient Roots to Modern Triumphs
Let’s take a moment to reflect on something truly special — our deep connection to wine. It’s easy to picture vineyards in France or...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
May 234 min read
Female African Philosophers Shaping Modern Discourse on Culture and Feminism
For years, Africa’s most prolific female philosophers have sought to shed light on important issues like gender and characteristics of...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
May 175 min read
Understanding Colorism’s Impact on Pop Culture and Black Society
Colorism (colourism in Canada & the UK) may be a relatively new concept to many, but it has existed for centuries. It is discrimination...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
May 33 min read
How the Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival Impacts Caribbean Culture
The Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival is an annual event held on the Caribbean island of Saint Lucia. This amazing festival attracts...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Apr 93 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
Feb 166 min read
Why is AAVE so Controversial?
In today's digital playground, African American Vernacular English (AAVE) is blowing up, thanks to Gen Z influencers and Black...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Dec 22, 20235 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 1, 20234 min read
Who Called Me Redbone?
As a teenager strolling down the street in Indianapolis after a basketball tournament I heard “what up redbone?” Redbone? As my worldly...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Aug 17, 20233 min read
Lupita Nyong'o and 'The Woman King' Controversy
In the vibrant tapestry of Black history and culture, there exists a web of stories that shed light on the trials, triumphs, and...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Aug 11, 20233 min read
Caribbean Culture and Business Synergy: The Power of Emancipation Day
In the wake of Canada's recent Emancipation Day festivities and the electrifying Caribana carnival, our attention turns to the remarkable...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Jul 28, 20234 min read
Caribbean Humour and How It Shapes Black Culture
As Canadians, we cherish the diversity and multiculturalism that define our society. Today, let's explore the delightful humor that Black...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Jun 1, 20234 min read
Celebrating African Culture in June — The Month of Independence
June is a significant month when it comes to African history and her plight for freedom from colonialism. Educators and professionals...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Nov 24, 20224 min read
What is the True Cost of Being a Black Woman?
Table of Contents: The Perspective of a Young Black Woman The Emotional Cost of Being a Black Woman Police Brutality Against Black Women...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Jun 30, 20226 min read
Canadians Learn About Black Culture Not Black History
Let's be real. Everyone knows our superstars. Black pop culture in Canada is now fully on the map. It started decades ago, long before I...
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
Jan 27, 20225 min read
Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Men: an Ode to My Pops
Today is my late pops birthday. The weeks leading up to it had me thinking about Black men in our society and what his life was like...
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
Aug 5, 20214 min read
What is Emancipation Day (Aug 1) and How is it Connected to Carnival?
Emancipation Day in Canada is now official following a unanimous vote by members of parliament in March. Though the federal government is...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Jun 28, 20213 min read
About Me: Who is Daphne Magna?
As progressive folks who want to build a purposeful life with a likeminded community, it's important to know the purpose, the impetus,...
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