blackbird: an advocacy Podcast
1) Episode 50 - My Survivor Story
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and today, to close out this month, I felt I would bring you an incredibly important story to me. You all have empowered me to finally speak my truth and share ...Show More
2) Episode 49 - The Murder of Kristin Smart
In May of 1996, California Polytechnic freshman Kristin Smart attended a birthday party for a friend on campus. She was walked back to her dorm by Paul Flores, never to be seen or heard from again. Fl...Show More
3) Episode 48 - The 'Jeans Alibi'
Today, April 28, 2021 marks another Denim Day. Hear all about the case that sparked this movement (and the absurd 'Jeans Alibi') and why it is so important to wear your denim today! https://www.rcne.c...Show More
4) Episode 47 - The Death of Brandon Dye
Brandon Lee Dye was born November 4, 1988. From what I could find on his Facebook page it seemed he had struggled with addiction for a long while and he acknowledged that he had a lot of grief and tra...Show More
5) Minisode 25 - Manhattan DA to Not Prosecute Sex Work
The Manhattan, NY, DA has decided his office will no longer prosecute sex workers following suit behind a few other jurisdictions in the US. Find out what this means for sex workers and johns. bytesiz...Show More
6) Episode 46 - Convicted Rapist Reynhard Sinaga
In June 2017, Manchester graduate student Reynhard Sinaga was arrested on 136 counts of rape of young men around Manchester. He was ultimately convicted of all counts for drugging and raping these you...Show More
7) Episode 45 - The Murder of Sarah Everard
On March 3, 2021, Sarah Everard was kidnapped while walking home from a friend's house. One week later her remains were discovered and a police officer was arrested for her murder. Hear why street har...Show More
8) Episode 44 - The Rape of Sam Thompson
About 3% of American men—or 1 in 33—have experienced an attempted or completed rape in their lifetime. In the UK, 4% of men have experienced some type of sexual assault since the age of 16. Sam Thomps...Show More
9) Episode 43 - The Center City Rapist
On May 7, 1998, Shannon Schieber's brother found her dead in her Center City, Philadelphia, apartment. Her neighbor had thought something odd the night before and called the police, who were dispatche...Show More
10) Episode 42 - New Orleans Cop Accused of Sexual Assault
In September 2020, NOLA officer Rodney Vicknair was arrested for sexually assaulting an under-age rape victim he brought to the hospital for a sexual assault examination. Hear the story here. RAINN.or...Show More