Reconsidered: Recy Taylor

Ep 351: Women & Crime: Reconsidered is where we revisit our episode catalog and bring new insights, behind the scenes or updates.

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Original Airdate: 11/30/21

In 1944 Abbeville Alabama, a young African American woman was abducted and assaulted by 7 white men on her way home from church. During a time when the world was against her, the woman bravely fought for her justice; and ultimately, it was this woman’s courage that would help spark a mass-movement for racial justice.

Sources for Today's Episode:

Apa.org (American Psychological Association)

Nmaahc.si.edu (National Museum of African American History and Culture)

The Washington Post

Womenshistory.org

Blackpast.org

Nbc.org

Nps.gov

History.com

Naacp.org

Credits:

Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks

Produced & Edited by James Varga

Music by Dessert Media

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