Stoneleigh Emerging Leader Fellow Oronde McClain spoke to Armed with Reason about his work to create the Survivor Connection and better equip survivors and journalists to discuss gun violence.
Oronde McClain is a gun violence survivor and advocate, motivational speaker, media consultant, author, and mentor.
The last time we last spoke with him on our Armed with Reason podcast, he introduced us to the important and groundbreaking work he’s doing with The Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting (PCGVR). The goal of the organization is to expand the manner in which gun violence, its victims, and especially survivor stories are reported — or often not reported. It’s an increasingly important avenue to explore for gun violence prevention.
Oronde’s work shows us how fully reporting the ongoing effects of our firearms epidemic not only gives voice to survivors, but can further help readers understand the everyday realities that continue to reverberate long after tragic shootings.
