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Oronde McClain
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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.
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 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾.
June 23, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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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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 — and even make an important contribution toward preventing...
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May 13, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Good morning have a fantastically successful day today
April 24, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Good morning everyone let’s make today incredibly amazing
April 23, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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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.
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…
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April 14, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Today is full of possibilities, make the most of it and have a fantastic day. 💪🏾💪🏾
April 16, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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.
April 15, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Good morning everyone, intentionally create a fantastic day.
April 14, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Although the world faces challenges, it is also filled with resilience and opportunities for growth and transformation, good morning everyone
April 5, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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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.
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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April 4, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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.
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.
Www.survivorconnection.org
April 4, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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
April 3, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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
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.
Www.survivorconnection.org
April 2, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Firearm violence is preventable, not inevitable; remember that, folks, and let's rise to a brighter morning.
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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.
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April 1, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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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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Those Closest to the Problem Are Also Closest to the Solution
An interview with survivor and gun violence awareness advocate, Oronde McClain
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March 31, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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
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.
Www.survivorconnection.org
March 31, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Good morning everyone happy Saturday
March 29, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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We inform journalistic practices to prevent harm and illuminate programs and policies that prevent gun violence. But we need your help.
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We inform journalistic practices to prevent harm and illuminate programs and policies that prevent gun violence. But we need your help.
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March 23, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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"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:
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
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March 28, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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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/
March 27, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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
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.
www.survivorconnection.org
March 20, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾 www.survivorconnection.org
March 19, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Reposted by Oronde McClain
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...
March 19, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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
The Survivor Connection is a new resource intended to make experts from the gun violence survivor community more readily accessible to journalists in Philadelphia. Register now: survivorconnection.org
March 18, 2025 at 12:27 PM