Danielle Parenteau-Decker

Managing Editor, Richmond Pulse

United States

I specialize in poverty, environment and local government reporting. I have a Masters of Journalism from the University of California, Berkeley, Graduate School of Journalism and a bachelor's in journalism from San Francisco State University. I am primarily a writer and editor, but I also have experience with photography, code, design, video and audio.

Portfolio
Richmond Pulse | Youth-led community news for Richmond, CA
10/14/2021
Churches Play Key Role in Getting Black People Vaccinated | Richmond Pulse

The Rev. Steven Shepard went from denying the vaccine to helping his congregants get vaccinated against COVID-19. A woman born with and blinded by syphilis because her father was in the Tuskegee experiment got the COVID-19 vaccine only after her church offered it.

Richmond Pulse | Youth-led community news for Richmond, CA
04/08/2021
Tax Day 2021: What You Need to Know

Federal and California taxes are not due until May 17. That is one of the key changes this tax season because of the pandemic and the American Rescue Plan.

Richmond Pulse | Youth-led community news for Richmond, CA
04/02/2021
Voting Districts Are About to Be Redrawn. Here's Why It Matters

Voting districts play a key role in whether people can elect candidates who best represent their interests. This year, those lines can be redrawn, which could severely impact the voting power of racial and ethnic minorities.

Richmond Pulse | Youth-led community news for Richmond, CA
03/12/2021
Student Debt Expands Racial Wealth Gap | Richmond Pulse

Low-income, Black and Latino students often incur more student debt and can face dire financial consequences if they can't repay, deepening economic divides.

Richmond Pulse | Youth-led community news for Richmond, CA
09/18/2021
Laotians in Richmond Work to Avoid Losing Another Home

Many fled Laos to escape war and communist rule and eventually landed in Richmond. The coronavirus and cost of living have put their community at risk again.

Los Angeles Times
10/14/2019
How 'Molly of Denali' helps Native American children feel seen

From white people in brownface to the "noble savage" - or just plain savage - the portrayal of Native Americans in mainstream TV and movies has long been one-dimensional and stereotypical, if they're even shown at all. So "Molly of Denali" is a huge step forward.