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...

As we approach December 10th, the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, it's crucial to reflect on the state of human...

© Vilius Kukanauskas from Pixabay As a teenager strolling down the street in Indianapolis after a basketball tournament I heard “what up redbone?” Redbone? As my worldly travels continued I found myself in New York and was greeted with “what up shorty?”, pronounced “shawty”! Growing up in Toronto we were used to the diverse array of names and endearments tossed our way in our community. The security guards at our monthly reggae jams would always smile with a “blessings brown

Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay CQ is the new EQ Cultural intelligence (CQ) refers to the ability to understand and adapt to...

Well-Being in the Workplace In the hustle of our work lives, personal well-being often takes a back seat. Imagine a workplace that not...

On Veterans Day, we come together to honor the brave individuals who have served our nation. Their stories are a testament to courage,...

Knowledge Bookstore in Brampton, ON (Source: https://www.notability.ca/ ) In an era where mainstream education often falls short in...

Photo from Canva Latin America, including Mexico, Central America, the Spanish-speaking Caribbean and most of South America, hold a...

Photo by MJ Tangonan on Unsplash (Hualapai Tribe from Arizona, US) The term Indigenous carries profound historical and cultural...

Cultural Competence Cultural competence in healthcare is more than a buzzword; it is a cornerstone for achieving equitable, accessible,...