It was undeniable, that Eudy Simelane was born to play soccer. From an early age, she gravitated to the sport and by the time she was an adult, was being recognized as one of South Africa's star players.

But while Eudy proudly represented her country with her gifted athletic abilities, she eventually decided to dedicate herself to representing a different community. A community in need of a champion, a strong voice against hate crimes in South Africa. A force that would continue, even into her heartbreaking and barbaric murder.

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Content Consultants:
Dr. Christina Forzani Psy.D
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Simone Mathews - Murderous Minors Podcast

Special Thanks:
Dr. Christina Forzani Psy.D

Research & Writing:
Ryan Deininger

Featured Podcast:
True Crime South Africa - https://truecrimesouthafrica.com

Sources:
History Workshop
SAHO
All Gay Long
Borgen Magazine
The New Humanitarian
Leiden Law Blog
The Science of Hate, Matthew Williams (2021)
New York Times
New York Times #2
Remembering Eudy Simelane
Cause of Death: Woman
Taboo Media
Action Aid
The Guardian
Blacklooks.org
BBC
Eudy Simelane Lecture
Gabrielle Goliath
Human Rights Watch
Triangle.org.za
Mamba Online
International Journal for Equity in Health
Maverick: Extraordinary Women from South Africa’s Past, Lauren Beaukes, Nechama Brodie (2015)
Financial Times
Africa Human Rights Law Journal
The Female Fear Factory
Hate Crime Statistics
More than a name
Weforum.org
Cambridge.org
uchastings.edu

Episode 132 - The Birdhouse