Dani McClain

@drmcclain

Reporter: race & repro health. Author: WE LIVE FOR THE WE . Contributor . Fellow . '20 Writer-in-Residence

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Joined February 2011
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    Jan 9

    We’d never be here today — I truly believe this — if Black and POC reporters and editors had the authority and roles needed to shape the coverage of 2016.

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    Jan 2

    The Library Foundation and have extended Writer-in-Residence 's residency for a second year. Discover what she has in store for us during 2021:

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    30 Dec 2020

    Grief is central to so many things. Grateful to for reaching out for a few quotes for this piece.

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  4. 30 Dec 2020

    "We can't avoid our grief and be free." Thanks to and Dr. Beverly Wallace for these tips on how to face our pain and what to do with it.

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  5. 29 Dec 2020

    Happy publication day, ⁦⁩!

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    28 Dec 2020

    We spoke to for the about parenting during the pandemic. For us, this year has been complicated and horrible and sometimes with delights. I worried how about sharing at all, but Dani was so thoughtful with our story. We are grateful.

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    23 Dec 2020

    Christmas cards made by Langston Hughes to send to friends, 1950 Related: Langston Hughes Holidays: Mondays at Beinecke, December 21, 2020

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  8. 23 Dec 2020

    Six families on what this year has brought them. I appreciate that they trusted me with their stories and let photographers into their lives to captures these sweet, intimate moments

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    15 Dec 2020

    An ECHOING IDA preorder makes a great gift—whether for yourself or a loved one (just ask )! 🎁 Edited by & , ECHOING IDA is out 1/12/21! Reserve your copy today:

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    12 Dec 2020
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    We loved this interview with , Kathy Y. Wilson and on , and can’t wait for the roundtable! Thanks for the inspiration, .

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  11. 9 Dec 2020

    Please join , , authors Kathy Y. Wilson and Sedara Burson and me this Saturday at 2ET. Register at the link.

    Virtual Roundtable event graphic featuring headshot of 2020 Writer in Residence Dani McClain. Copy of tweet reads "Writing a book is just the beginning—getting it published is a whole new journey! Join @drmcclain alongside other writers and publishing professionals for a virtual discussion about bringing books to publication on Saturday, Dec. 12: https://cinlib.org/virtual_publishing_roundtable"
    Writing a book is just the beginning—getting it published is a whole new journey. Join alongside other writers and publishing professionals for a virtual discussion about bringing books to publication this Saturday, Dec. 12:
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    4 Dec 2020

    I appreciate this look behind the curtain, examining the reckoning and reconcilitation at PPGNY. A reminder that transformation can be possible - only if we properly and actively confront and understand historic and present harms. by

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    3 Dec 2020

    This holiday season, 's WE LIVE FOR THE WE: THE POLITICAL POWER OF BLACK MOTHERHOOD is the perfect gift for parents grappling with raising children in today's world:

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  14. 30 Nov 2020

    Thanks for the interview,

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    🚨 New episode! speaks with Streetvibes editor Godinez Feregrino about street papers and their role in engaging people experiencing homelessness. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts:
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    26 Nov 2020

    This piece on Planned Parenthood, racism, and understanding history is really well-done. is a phenomenal and poetic writer. @Nia_Eshu is a beautiful storyteller and I have been so proud to work with her over the years—and particularly this year.

    I wrote about the reckoning that's shaking up Planned Parenthood, from its recent steps away from Margaret Sanger to the truth and reconciliation work underway at its New York affiliate. In the Dec/Jan issue of
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  16. 25 Nov 2020

    I wrote about the reckoning that's shaking up Planned Parenthood, from its recent steps away from Margaret Sanger to the truth and reconciliation work underway at its New York affiliate. In the Dec/Jan issue of

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    19 Nov 2020

    Been thinking a lot about this, especially the “for a paycheck” part. I have many relatives working in jobs where it’s impossible to distance, avoid closed spaces, etc. It is 100% a failure of govt (US senators esp) to provide money for businesses & workers to stay home...1/

    Few people are seeking infection, and even fewer want to get others sick. Risk taking often reflects people's unmet needs: for a paycheck, for social connection, for accurate information about risk. Acknowledging and meeting those needs supports risk reduction and reduces stigma.
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    13 Nov 2020

    "Healthy parenting is parenting in community." Thought-provoking conversation about different family structures and how they function in a pandemic -- including talk about "the pedestal of the nuclear family" and its consequences.

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    12 Nov 2020

    We're so excited to hear and speak at our webinar -- Reimagining Black Motherhood TODAY! Together we'll envision ways to create new standards of maternal health care post-election. Register at

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    11 Nov 2020

    Today's episode of The Double Shift is powerful, and the conversation we need rn. & I talk with the amazing about what it means to create community & connect through collective activism during an era of isolation and division.

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