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Leslie McCloud
News Coordinator, unemployed

Location: Gary, IN United States
Joined: Jul 26th, 2008
About   (request update)
My Interview Question
What do you like to do the most?
Current Whereabouts:
I need to finish my third book, "Gas Station Divas."
Life & Professional Aspirations:
I would like to start my own newspaper. http://thechronicleusa.blogspot.com
Website:
http://www.imadeamesss.com
Education   (request update)
Indiana St Univ class of 1992
Undergrad Major: Journalism
Claim To Fame:
I was a police reporter for the City News Bureau of Chicago and I have written two books: "Eighteen Months" and "Short Stories, Real Life" found at http://stores.lulu.com/ljonesmccloud and mastering the AP st ylebook etc. These are things of which I am most proud.
Most Memorable Moment:
I grabbed headlines for reporting the obvious: No one was attending the NAACP meetings. I immeadeately became the most well-known yet most unpopular student on campus. I told 'em to go to hell because it was the truth.
Experience
I currently work with unemployed as News Coordinator
I have 10 years of experience working in the Arts, Entertainment, and Media industry.
News Coordinator | Gary Crusader Newspaper
From August 2006 to December 2006 • 0 year(s)
Responsible for editorial content of news section, gathered news, rewrote press releases, shot photos, and submitted 12-20 news stories weekly.
Correspondent | Post-Tribune
From September 2004 to August 2006 • 2 year(s)
Wrote feature news articles on variety of subjects with turnaround time within a few hours.
Contributing Writer | Chicago Defender
From October 2004 to May 2005 • 1 year(s)
Wrote feature stories on deadline covering a variety of topics.
Reporter | Boca Raton News
From April 2004 to August 2004 • 0 year(s)
Localized national news stories, covered biographical, business and government features on daily deadline, submitted seven stories per week.
Correspondent | Post-Tribune
From August 2000 to April 2004 • 4 year(s)
Wrote feature articles for the newspaper.
Substance Abuse Counselor | Edgewater Systems for Balanced Living
From April 2002 to March 2004 • 2 year(s)
Responsible for case load of 40-60 dual-diagnosed clients receiving Methadone treatment, conducted case management, counseling sessions, and group therapy.
Reporter | St. George Broadcasting
From April 2001 to December 2001 • 0 year(s)
Developed government beat for weekly broadcast, gathered news and produced voicers using digital audio mixing equipment.
Reporter | Alliance News
From January 2000 to December 2000 • 0 year(s)
Covered Cook County state court, U.S. District Court, and performed general assignment reporting duties.
Reporter | Chicago Defender
From January 1999 to December 2000 • 1 year(s)
Covered crime/police, Cook County government, state court, juvenile court, health and transportation beats, filed several stories daily.
Reporter | City News Bureau of Chicago
From January 1998 to December 1999 • 1 year(s)
Provided campaign coverage for Illinois Gov. George Ryan's gubernatorial bid, covered municipal meetings and night police reporting.
Activity
Obama 08 Town Hall Obama 08 Town Hall
Gary residents and the like line up for Presidential Candidate (D-IL) Barack Obama's town hall meeting. ...more
Posted by Leslie McCloud on August 9th, 2008 • 2,652 Views
Indiana Primary 08 Indiana Primary 08
original documentary on Indiana's primary ...more
Posted by Leslie McCloud on August 9th, 2008 • 2,462 Views
Indiana Primary prt II Indiana Primary prt II
Original documentary on Indiana's primary by Yeah and So What productions. ...more
Posted by Leslie McCloud on August 9th, 2008 • 2,350 Views
To Sag or Not to Sag To Sag or Not to Sag
Original Imadeamesss.com Productions video by Leslie Jones McCloud on the topical issue of sagging pants and those who wear them. ...more
Posted by Leslie McCloud on August 9th, 2008 • 2,584 Views
My BlackInAmerica.com Profile
Why Are You Concerned About Black America:
I really like the series. Thanks Soledad. oh wait--I misread the question. I am concerned with my community because I am a part of it. Black America is America, to me. When you appreciate the fact that we all have things in common with people who share your ideas, hopes, fears regardless of color--then you can specifically comment on Black America. It is then that you realize eventhough you may have these things in common, your race is still a weighty issue. Race considered in spite of commonality is a fact that divides our society and usually points to racism. This is when I stand up and point out those who need to be educated. I guess I qualify as Black America's security alarm.
How Did You Find Out About This Site:
I am always reading the CNN site.
What Would You Like To See On This Site:
the site is fine as is
Did You See The CNN Special Entitled "Black In America":
Yes
My Groups
Black Women Who Care
Black Marketing in a White World
Blacks in Politics
Is there more than one Kind of Black?
Black Business Builders Club
Guestbook Comments
In the begin, the reason for labeling all none Asian or Africans as White was control and strength in numbers. Today, we are simple carry on the biological race identities...because that's the way we alwasy do it. When we look at dead rates, life expectancy, rates of disease, marriage rates...these are all based on life choices (learned behaviors). Race has nothing to do with your value of human life. Your were born White, Black, Asian, or Hispanic, You learned what to eat, the importance of family, the value of exercise...these are not innate. Once we really know the difference between race and ethincity..."WE" are a powerful force right here in the good ole USA!
Tagged by Dr. Ahmad Glover on 07/27/2008  
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