Reconsidered: Recy Taylor

Reconsidered: Recy Taylor

From Women and Crime by Cloud10

June 5, 2026 · 47 min · Season 7 · Episode 351

About this episode

This episode revisits the case of Recy Taylor, highlighting her bravery and its impact on the racial justice movement.

Ep 351: 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 & Edited by James Varga Music by Dessert Media Help is Available: If you or someone you know is in a crisis situation, or a victim of domestic, or other violence, there are many organizations that can offer support or help you in your specific situation. For direct links to these organizations please visit https://womenandcrimepodcast.com/resources/ Learn more about…

People in this episode

Hosts: Amy Shlosberg, Meghan Sacks

Topics covered

  • racial justice
  • women's rights
  • historical events
  • abduction
  • courage
  • social movements

Keywords

  • Recy Taylor
  • abduction
  • racial justice
  • women's rights
  • historical case

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: American Psychological Association, National Museum of African American History and Culture, The Washington Post, Womenshistory.org, Blackpast.org, NBC, National Park Service, History.com, NAACP

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