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Same Story, Different Era: The Erasure of Women from Ancient Queens to Modern Politics
Women are resilient, essential figures of society who give life, literally and figuratively, to everyone and everything. Yet, the...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Mar 134 min read
Family First: How Black Men Empower Women and Boost Mental Health
Image from Wix Media Father's Day is a celebration that underscores the vital role fathers play in nurturing and supporting their...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Jun 16, 20244 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 17, 20245 min read
Silencing Women: The Realities Women Face Across the World
Women have been silenced throughout human history. From financial exploitation to sexual violence and reproductive control, various...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
May 10, 20244 min read
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
Jun 15, 20234 min read
Dissecting the Black Hair Experience - Part 1: Why We Care About Black Hair?
Having really curly hair growing up, and having an Italian mother who didn't have hair like mine, she didn't know how to do anything with...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Mar 27, 20235 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
Nov 24, 20224 min read
10 Things You Never Thought Were Microaggressions
It can be easy to forget that our words and actions can significantly impact other people. In some cases, what may seem like a harmless...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Nov 10, 20224 min read
Changing Perceptions of Black Men
Photo by Lalesh Aldarwish | Pexels Table of Contents: Overcoming Stereotypes and Unwritten Rules Things You Didn't Know About Black Men...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Jul 28, 20224 min read
How Black Women Around the World Embrace Motherhood
It’s that time of year again when we honour our mothers and celebrate their innumerable contributions to society and the world. And while...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
May 12, 20225 min read
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
Mar 17, 20225 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
Nov 25, 20216 min read
Black Women Are Meant To Lead
Whether we are talking about the arts, sciences, or even the highest level of politics, Black women are excelling as professionals,...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
May 6, 20214 min read
Women on the Front Line of Progress
As we wrap up Women's month it has become so clear that the endless work of Black and minority women over the centuries fighting for...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Mar 30, 20214 min read
Righteousness: A Black Woman's Point of View
International women’s day is coming up and I was inspired recently by Lauryn Hill, a phenomenal Black female artist that I admired...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Mar 5, 20213 min read
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