Leanita McClain
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1951 – 1984
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Who was Leanita McClain?
Leanita McClain was an American journalist and commentator, best known for her observations of race and politics in Chicago and the U.S. in the early 1980s. Her writings in the Chicago Tribune and in opinion pieces published in Newsweek gave broad exposure to her thoughts on race and class in the United States. Her work addressed both local topics, such as the election of Harold Washington as mayor in 1983, as well as topics of more national interest, including the challenges facing the growing black middle class.
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- Born
- 1951
Chicago - Spouses
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Education
- Chicago State University
- Medill School of Journalism
- Died
- 1984
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on July 23, 2013
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