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Oronde McClain

@voiceofvoiceless.bsky.social

Empowering voice for Gun Violence Survivors, bridging media and community gaps. Director of Survivor Connection and Newsroom Liaison for PCGVR. Emerging Leader Fellow for the Stoneleigh Foundation.

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Good morning everyone. I'm excited to share a game-changing tool with all news reporters, journalists, and media friends via inbox. This innovative solution is designed to enhance your community engagement and take your work to the next level πŸ’ͺ🏾πŸ’ͺ🏾πŸ’ͺ🏾.

23.06.2025 12:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What if changing news reporting could prevent gun violence and save lives? By changing the way gun violence is covered, reporters can take an active role in minimizing harm to injured people, communities and society β€” and even make an important contribution toward preventing...

Good morning everyone today marks the beginning of our culture work lighting round where we will unite and change the narrative of reporting on gun violence. Changing the narrative of gun violence reporting can be a powerful lifesaver

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13.05.2025 12:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Good morning have a fantastically successful day today

24.04.2025 11:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Good morning everyone let’s make today incredibly amazing

23.04.2025 12:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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PCGVR launches program connecting gun violence survivors with journalists - The Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting A groundbreaking program launched Wednesday by The Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting promises to facilitate more empathetic, ethical and impactful news reporting in the city by bridging…

A groundbreaking program launched by The Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting promises to facilitate more empathetic, ethical and impactful news reporting in the city by bridging a gap between journalists and the survivor community.

14.04.2025 15:07 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Today is full of possibilities, make the most of it and have a fantastic day. πŸ’ͺ🏾πŸ’ͺ🏾

16.04.2025 12:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I invite all individuals affected by gun violence, including survivors and those who have been impacted alongside them, to connect with me as we work together to drive meaningful change. Good morning.

15.04.2025 12:09 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Good morning everyone, intentionally create a fantastic day.

14.04.2025 13:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Although the world faces challenges, it is also filled with resilience and opportunities for growth and transformation, good morning everyone

05.04.2025 12:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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New program helps gun violence survivors connect with journalists The Survivor Connection, a program by the Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting, helps gun violence survivors connect with reporters.

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Fresh off the press congratulations again to all resilient survivors, co-victims, and victims for helping me establish this empowering survivor community.

04.04.2025 13:49 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Survivor Connection | Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting The Survivor Connection is a new tool that helps reporters put the survivor at the center of their coverage.

Survivor connection is truly empowering survivors and journalists to unite and create change, giving voice to survivors, co-victims and victims of gun violence. I commend you for supporting journalists. Www.survivorconnection.org join the movement.

04.04.2025 13:19 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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April 3rd 2000 My life took a dramatic turn 25 years ago when a bullet hit the back of my skull, but I've transformed that traumatic event into a powerful catalyst for growth and shaped my own destiny. Gm everyone

03.04.2025 14:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Survivor Connection | Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting The Survivor Connection is a new tool that helps reporters put the survivor at the center of their coverage.

Gun violence survivors are changin their experiences into catalysts for positive change, I encourage journalists to tap into the expertise of survivors crafting stories that drive meaningful progress Join forces to make a difference in your newsroom & communities you serve
Www.survivorconnection.org

02.04.2025 13:15 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Philadelphia Center For Gun Violence Reporting - Preventing harm by changing media narratives on gun violence We connect gun violence prevention scholars, journalists and survivors to mitigate harm and reduce shootings through more empathetic reporting and media coverage.

Firearm violence is preventable, not inevitable; remember that, folks, and let's rise to a brighter morning.
Www.pcgvr.org

01.04.2025 12:48 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Those Closest to the Problem Are Also Closest to the Solution An interview with survivor and gun violence awareness advocate, Oronde McClain

Check out our new interview with gun violence survivor and advocate, Oronde McClain, where he discusses his innovative work in improving gun violence reporting.
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31.03.2025 15:03 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Survivor Connection | Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting The Survivor Connection is a new tool that helps reporters put the survivor at the center of their coverage.

Good morning everyone we are still bridging the gap between journalists and gun violence communities let’s unite and inspire transformation sign up at Www.survivorconnection.org to empower Media literacy Trauma talk Share your story be a beacon of the change you want to see in the media

31.03.2025 14:32 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Good morning everyone happy Saturday

29.03.2025 14:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Donation Page by The Initiative for Better Gun Violence Reporting We inform journalistic practices to prevent harm and illuminate programs and policies that prevent gun violence. But we need your help.

We inform journalistic practices to prevent harm and illuminate programs and policies that prevent gun violence. But we need your help.

23.03.2025 22:15 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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US government cuts imperil life-saving gun violence research. As doctors, we fear for the future | Jessica Beard and Elinore Kaufman The jeopardy over our country’s work remains, and we’re bracing ourselves for a scary situation we know all too well

"We should be filled with hope, not fear. But here we are, fearing for our patients, for our communities and for the countless many who will die..." New take from PCGVR research director @jessicabeard.bsky.social and colleague elinorejkaufman.bsky.social:

28.03.2025 18:17 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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One more thing I will never forget: the opportunity to share my story on this hallowed ground. jimmacmillan.com/9-11/

27.03.2025 11:32 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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A new resource in Philly will help connect gun violence survivors to journalists The Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting launches Survivor Connection, a resource for journalists to connect with gun violence survivors willing to tell their stories.

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Www.Survivorconnection.org
Join the movement

20.03.2025 16:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Survivor Connection | Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting The Survivor Connection is a new tool that helps reporters put the survivor at the center of their coverage.

Attention all journalists: let's collaborate to transform the narrative of news coverage by incorporating victims,survivors of gun violence into news stories They are trained ready Visit our directory www.survivorconnection.org sign up.
Oronde McClain B.S M.S
Director of Survivor Connection

20.03.2025 13:44 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Unlock your strength and join Survivor Connection, a vibrant community of survivors sharing stories, empowering media training, compassionate trauma support talk and uplifting connection. Change the narrative of the media, Survivors need to be part of the solution πŸ’ͺ🏾πŸ’ͺ🏾πŸ’ͺ🏾 www.survivorconnection.org

19.03.2025 14:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We collaborate with @billy-penn.bsky.social to produce the Weekly Brief on gun violence prevention, delivered via their daily newsletter every Wednesday. Read this morning's edition and subscribe for free: mailchi.mp/billypenn/we...

19.03.2025 12:20 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm excited to facilitate a powerful connection between gun violence survivors and the media, enabling reporters and survivors to join forces and drive meaningful change. Inbox me www.survivorconnection.org

18.03.2025 12:27 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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White House removes advisory defining gun violence as a public health issue Webpage listing statistics and information on shootings taken down as Trump seeks to protect second amendment

The Trump administration has removed the HHS' "Firearms in America" webpage, which featured an advisory on gun violence as a public health issue and a trove of stats and reports about shootings and homicides.

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18.03.2025 00:14 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Archived: Surgeon Generals Advisory on Firearm Violence June 25 2024 - The Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting In June, 2024, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued a landmark Surgeon General’s Advisory on Firearm Violence, declaring firearm violence in America to be a public health crisis. Somebody took...

In June, 2024, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy published a landmark Surgeon General’s Advisory on Firearm Violence, declaring firearm violence in America to be a public health crisis, along with a companion video. Somebody took them down. We put them back online.

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Tennessee man shot by his dog while lying in bed A bullet grazed the Memphis man’s thigh after his one-year-old pit bull got his paw stuck in a gun’s trigger guard

"Unintentional firearm injury has been the most common type of gun injury requiring hospitalization in the US, where laws governing access to firearms are notoriously lax when contrasted with those of other advanced democracies."

18.03.2025 00:59 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you @healthjournalism.org for sharing the latest study from the multidisciplinary collaborative led by our director of research @jessicabeard.bsky.social:

26.02.2025 12:52 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Thank you to CDC’s Division of Violence Prevention, our fellow panelists and the hundreds who attended today’s webinar: Building Community Resiliency Through Storytelling and Media Narratives. More info and presentation deck links: PCGVR.org

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