Ep 63: 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

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Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks
Produced by James Varga
Edited by Jose Alfonzo
Music by Dessert Media
Research by Sydney Anderson

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Keywords: Abbevile, Alabama, Henry County, Civil Rights, Kidnapping / Rape, Congressional Black Caucus, "Recy" , 1944

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