I like to talk about unpopular opinions. After all, my brand is called Tough Convos for a reason. Not because I welcome antagonism, but...

Black History Month gives us the opportunity to learn more about Black heroes and the most influential Black people in world history....

We can’t talk about Black History Month, which we celebrate every February to recognize the achievements and contributions of African...

Diversity and inclusion training is more than ticking a box for mandatory workplace requirements once a year or even a genuine way to...

Photo from Unsplash As we begin the celebration of Black History Month in February, it’s the perfect time to think more deeply about...

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 simply because he was a Black man. Sadly, the stereotypes that plagued my dad’s generation are still prevalent, with some added twists brought on by our celebrity-worshiping culture. I'd like to talk about misunderstood Black men and what we need as a society to let them be their true selves without limit. Table of Contents: Celebrating My Dad's

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...

Many companies today have diversity and inclusion curricula for employees, but these programs are not all equally effective. The results...

As businesses become more global with every passing year, companies realize they have to adjust the way they operate in order to be successful in different countries. Leadership and management styles that work in one nation don't necessarily work in others. Table of Contents: What is Cultural Awareness? How Does Cultural Awareness Manifest in the Workplace? What Is the Importance of Cultural Awareness in Global Business? How Can You Encourage Cultural Sensitivity With Interna

Image: Photo by Jimmy Dean on Unsplash We often hear today that the family unit is our foundation for morals, strength, and direction in life. And yet, cohesive family life seems to be harder to find than ever. On the other side of the coin, there is the concept of “it takes a village,” which implies that child raising is a community responsibility and that too is failing. Table of Contents: What Are Our Cultural Impediments to Talking at Home? And What About Community Child