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Danyale Reed

Hawaii
As seen in: MSN, MSN Australia, MSN Canada, MSN UK, MSN South Africa, Parents, Little Things, Mom.com
Covers:  arts & culture, diversity, family issues, sustainability, health & wellness, and socioeconomic issues

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Danyale Reed’s Biography

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Danyale Reed is an Ohio-bred freelance writer who’s bounced around the world and is currently based in Hawaii. As a Black traveler exploring topics on arts & culture, diversity, family issues, sustainability and socioeconomic issues, she has also experienced up-close accounts of unique events, such as the False Hawaiian Missile Alert of 2018. With international insight, engaging storytelling methods, and an endless well of ideas queued up at all times, she has written for an array of digital an…

Danyale Reed’s Journalist Portfolio

The 5 Most Important Questions About Racism To Ask Your Kids

The 5 Most Important Questions About Racism To Ask Your Kids

The conversation around civil rights and racial equality has expanded in recent months, especially since the …

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The Misconception of the Strong Black Woman

The Misconception of the Strong Black Woman

I never thought deeply about my mother's fear of the dentist until I had my first oral surgery. Last year, wh…

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The Importance of Reading Stories by Black Authors

The Importance of Reading Stories by Black Authors

There's no denying the power of books. Along with encouraging language development, comprehension, and a furt…

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What's So Special About Black Love

What's So Special About Black Love

When I first met my husband in a bar on the outskirts of Atlanta, I wasn't necessarily looking for a partner,…

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How To Use White Privilege To Defend Black Bodies

How To Use White Privilege To Defend Black Bodies

White privilege doesn't mean you're rich. White privilege doesn't mean you engage in overt racism. White priv…

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13 Teachers Who Are Making a Difference Beyond Their Classrooms

13 Teachers Who Are Making a Difference Beyond Their Classrooms

Getty Images October 5 is officially World Teachers' Day, but it takes more than one day to appreciate heroes…

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More Black Mothers Die During Pregnancy And Childbirth Because Of Racism

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By Danyale Reed
| Little Things Verified
Carrying a child, giving birth, and recovering from labor are experiences that look and feel very different depending on the mother who is going through the process. While many expectant mothers look forward to meeting their babies for the first time and showing off their new bundles of joy to their extended family and friends, many others, particularly Black mothers, have other concerns.
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20 Important Lessons to Teach Our Kids About Black History Month

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By Danyale Reed
| Mom.com Verified
Ever wonder why Black History Month is in February? In 1926, historian and journalist Carter G. Woodson started "Negro History Week" to focus on black history and culture, which was left out of school curricula. Initially celebrated each year during the second week of the second month, the thirst to study black history grew so strong that eventually the holiday expanded to the entire month. Keep reading to learn more facts like these to teach your kids.
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The Harlem Renaissance Was a Pivotal Moment in American Culture-We Need To Teach It That Way

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By Danyale Reed
| Parents Verified
The period when the creative innovations of Black Americans became recognized for the first time needs to be integrated into lessons on art, history, and literature in the U.S. school system. By Danyale Reed September 29, 2020 For many, Black history in America brings up images of Martin Luther King, Jr. sharing a dream of freedom for all in front of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., or Rosa Parks refusing to move from her bus seat for a white man in Montgomery, Alabama.
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