Honouring My Dad: Mantras for Black Men and Their Allies
Celebrating birthdays serves as a poignant reminder of the significance of cherished connections and the imperative to embrace the...
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Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
- Dec 15, 2023
- 7 min
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 1, 2023
- 4 min
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
- Jun 15, 2023
- 4 min
5 Interesting Men Who Contributed to Juneteenth
Juneteenth is celebrated in the US as the abolition of slavery, however in Canada and the Caribbean, though we're deeply aware of our...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
- Sep 5, 2022
- 4 min
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
- Sep 1, 2022
- 5 min
Introducing the Black Men Mantras
How does someone focus their energy on what they want in life, as opposed to all the barriers one might face? What actions truly help...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
- Aug 18, 2022
- 3 min
Where Are The Black Men In Leadership Roles?
Although diversity, equity, and inclusion, or DEI, has grown to be a multibillion-dollar industry, there is little proof that corporate...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
- Jul 28, 2022
- 4 min
Changing Perceptions of Black Men
Table of Contents: Overcoming Stereotypes and Unwritten Rules Things You Didn't Know About Black Men How to Build Rapport with Black Men...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
- Jun 19, 2022
- 4 min
Demystifying the Black Father: Moving Beyond Stereotypes
Before we narrow our focus to the ideas contained in this post, here’s a question to ponder: how would you describe ‘the Black Father’?...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
- Mar 17, 2022
- 5 min
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
- Jan 27, 2022
- 5 min
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 4, 2021
- 4 min
History of Policing: Why Were the Police Created?
Have you ever wondered why the police were created in the first place? And what were the goals, values and intentions of these groups...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
- Oct 21, 2021
- 3 min
A Guide to Cultural Awareness
Every culture is different. These differences are what set us apart from each other and make us individuals. Unfortunately, many people...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
- Jun 19, 2021
- 4 min
What Is a Black Father's Love?
The importance of Black fathers can’t be stressed enough as we approach Father’s Day. The list of responsibilities of a father goes far...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
- Jun 17, 2021
- 4 min
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...
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