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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
Nov 4, 20214 min read


Black Saints You Never Heard Of: Tough Conversations for All Saints Day
Since today is November 1st, All Saints Day, I’ve been thinking a lot lately about diversity and inclusion when it comes to saints and...

Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Nov 1, 20215 min read


Speaking Your Truth During Tough Conversations at Work
When it comes to difficult conversations , it can be easy to avoid them and put them off. No one likes to feel uncomfortable. However, in order to grow — whether in a professional, cultural awareness , or personal sense — getting uncomfortable is the true marker of growth and elevating your current understanding. The key to tackling challenging conversations is the ability to shift from "I need to explain myself" to "I need to listen and learn more about what's going on." Tab

Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Oct 29, 20214 min read


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
Oct 21, 20213 min read


Streaming in Education: Good for Students or Is It Time to Take a Pass?
Academic equity is an objective that our schooling systems are supposed to hold. Activities that advocate the benefits of diversity and...

Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Oct 15, 20214 min read


Rethinking Indigenous Day/Thanksgiving celebrations: Unconscious Bias against First Nations
Table of Contents: The Origins of Thanksgiving What is Unconscious Bias? How to Tackle Unconscious Bias Become Culturally Intelligent For...

Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Oct 11, 20213 min read


How to Promote Inclusion and Equity in the Classroom
The rub-a-dub produced by the drums of educational and classroom inequity grows louder. A new report by Schott Foundation for Public Education titled, A Rotting Apple: Education Redlining in New York City exposes how students are affected by state policies that allocate fewer resources and least experienced teachers to schools in regions where the minorities (Hispanic and Blacks) reside. This is in direct contrast with the presence of high-performing schools located in reg

Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Oct 8, 20214 min read


Why We Need to Start Decolonizing Education
Decolonizing (in its denotative meaning) would bring to mind the picture of a particular group of people, or a territory obtaining...

Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Sep 30, 20215 min read


Leveraging Your Potential to Build an Inclusive Culture: Part 2
As Peter and Daphne continue this conversation around owning one’s potential, they shift their focus to what that has been like for her...

Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Sep 21, 20219 min read


Leveraging Your Potential to Build an Inclusive Culture: Part 1
People from all walks of life, all types of industries, and diverse career goals want to achieve their personal potential in whatever...

Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Sep 15, 20218 min read
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