Kearie Daniel

Kearie Daniel

Kearie Daniel is a dedicated advocate, writer, and non-profit leader passionate about championing equity and dismantling systemic barriers. A mother of two, she brings her personal and professional insights into her work, creating platforms for Black voices and experiences. In 2016, she founded Woke Mommy Chatter, a social enterprise that elevates stories of Black motherhood through WMC Productions and WMC Press, empowering Black mothers to tell, archive, and own their narratives. Kearie also co-founded Parents of Black Children, where she led transformative initiatives in education. Currently, as Founder and Executive Director of the Black Women’s Institute for Health, Kearie addresses disparities affecting Black women across health and social determinants, advocating for a fair and inclusive healthcare landscape.

Latest from Kearie Daniel

I Love Black History Month, But the Truth Is, It Can Cause Anxiety for Many Black Kids
Opinion

I Love Black History Month, But the Truth Is, It Can Cause Anxiety for Many Black Kids

Reducing Black History Month celebrations to one month of the year has done a disservice to Black and non-Black students alike.
6 minutes
Here’s my challenge to white parents this school year
Parenting

Here’s my challenge to white parents this school year

I’m tired. Tired of fighting for the education system to be more equitable. But white parents, you can help me.
7 minutes
My Daughter Draws Herself as White with Blue Eyes—She’s Black
Parenting

My Daughter Draws Herself as White with Blue Eyes—She’s Black

When my daughter started kindergarten, she was confident and proud of her Blackness. By the end of the school year, she was drawing herself as white.
6 minutes
Parents, Maybe it's Time to Stop Glorifying the Police to Your Kids
Opinion

Parents, Maybe it's Time to Stop Glorifying the Police to Your Kids

Your kids get to play with Lego police sets and watch Paw Patrol and imagine the police officers as superheroes. Mine don’t.
6 minutes
Why More and More Black-Canadian Families are Choosing to Homeschool Their Kids
School-age

Why More and More Black-Canadian Families are Choosing to Homeschool Their Kids

Parents of Black kids in Canada are looking for alternatives to the public education system. For some, homeschooling is the best solution.
9 minutes
They Say Removing Playground Basketball Nets is About Noise—I Say it’s About Race
Blogs

They Say Removing Playground Basketball Nets is About Noise—I Say it’s About Race

“”The stereotypes about basketball culture are so pervasive that anti-Black racism is at work here, regardless of the race of the kids at the courts.”
6 minutes
I’m Not a Pushy Helicopter Mom; I Just Need to Advocate for my Kids
Parenting

I’m Not a Pushy Helicopter Mom; I Just Need to Advocate for my Kids

I’m not a helicopter mom, I just need to be hyper-involved and vigilant to make sure that my children make it through school without becoming statistics.
5 minutes
Can my White Child Dress as Black Panther for Halloween?
Parenting

Can my White Child Dress as Black Panther for Halloween?

Black Panther is a movie steeped in Black empowerment. So is it OK if your non-Black child wants to dress as the superhero for Halloween?
4 minutes
I Want to be a Mother for More Than Just One Hour a Day
Parenting

I Want to be a Mother for More Than Just One Hour a Day

A long commute to work means that I have to cram a whole lot of parenting into one measly hour. Can’t more companies embrace flex work schedules?
4 minutes