Reconsidered: Recy Taylor

Ep 351: Reconsidered: 63 – Recy Taylor Women & Crime: Reconsidered is where we revisit our episode catalog and bring new insights, behind the scenes or updates. Brand new episodes are STILL every Tuesday! 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 by James Varga
  • Music by Dessert Media

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