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The Stolen Girls of Americus

The Stolen Girls of Americus

On a seemingly ordinary summer day in Americus, Georgia, 15 Black girls eagerly joined a protest, only to mysteriously vanish into thin air. For 45 days, they went missing without a trace, leaving a terrified community asking: what happened to our girls?

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1 hr, 3 min•
4 Dec 23

Ep. 5 - A Ribbon in the Sky

Home at last, Shirley, Carol, and Lorena must now confront their former lives, but a cruel truth soon becomes clear: 45 days of captivity have irrevocably changed them. With their stolen childhoods hanging in the balance, an unsettling question emerges: how deep are their wounds and what will it take to heal them? -- The Stolen Girls of Americus is a co-production of Accelerate Change and PushBlack. If you enjoyed this episode and would like to show your support, please consider making a donation at www.stolengirlsofamericus.com. This episode features performances by: Joelle Denise as Shirley Green Brooke Brown as Lorena Barnum MJ VanDevere as Carol Barner Leslie Taylor-Grover as Bernice Green Debra Mittleman as Mabel Barnum Precious Joubert as Helen Barner Additional voice support includes: Jareyah Bradley Cindy Kamtchoum Richie Kamtchoum Zul Manzi Bianca Tochi Len Webb Nate Woldu Chris Yates This episode is written by MJ Vandevere and Cydney Smith, and directed by Richie Kamtchoum. The editor is Julian Blackmore, with engineering provided by Nathan Wizard and Yanii Evans. Original music composed by Julian Blackmore. Photo credit: Danny Lyon/Magnum Photos Our producers are Jill Janairo, Darren Wallace, Len Webb and Lilly Workneh. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policyLearn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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40 min•
27 Nov 23

Ep. 4 - The Great Escape

As Verna’s health deteriorates, the girls put their escape plan into motion, unaware that their harrowing image has made a shocking debut on newsstands and gripped the country’s attention. The race is against time as they seize their only opportunity to either reclaim their lost freedom, or face the wrath of their captor. -- The Stolen Girls of Americus is a co-production of Accelerate Change and PushBlack. If you enjoyed this episode and would like to show your support, please consider making a donation at www.stolengirlsofamericus.com. This episode features performances by: Joelle Denise as Shirley Green Brooke Brown as Lorena Barnum MJ VanDevere as Carol Barner Leslie Taylor-Grover as Bernice Green Debra Mittleman as Mabel Barnum Precious Joubert as Helen Barner Additional voice support includes: Jareyah Bradley Cindy Kamtchoum Richie Kamtchoum Zul Manzi Bianca Tochi Len Webb Nate Woldu Chris Yates This episode is written by MJ Vandevere and Cydney Smith, and directed by Richie Kamtchoum. The editor is Julian Blackmore, with engineering provided by Nathan Wizard and Yanii Evans. Original music composed by Julian Blackmore. Photo credit: Danny Lyon/Magnum Photos Our producers are Jill Janairo, Darren Wallace, Len Webb, and Lilly Workneh. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policyLearn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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50 min•
20 Nov 23

Ep. 3 - A Picture Worth A Thousand Words

After the mystery of the girls’ location is finally dispelled, the mothers of the Stolen Girls launch a fight for the girls’ freedom. Their relentless determination leads them to form an alliance with a rising organization and notable photographer, igniting a spark of hope in their darkest hour. -- The Stolen Girls of Americus is a co-production of Accelerate Change and PushBlack. If you enjoyed this episode and would like to show your support, please consider making a donation at www.stolengirlsofamericus.com. This episode features performances by: Joelle Denise as Shirley Green Brooke Brown as Lorena Barnum MJ VanDevere as Carol Barner Leslie Taylor-Grover as Bernice Green Debra Mittleman as Mabel Barnum Precious Joubert as Helen Barner Additional voice support includes: Jareyah Bradley Cindy Kamtchoum Richie Kamtchoum Zul Manzi Bianca Tochi Len Webb Nate Woldu Chris Yates This episode is written by MJ Vandevere and Cydney Smith, and directed by Richie Kamtchoum. The editor is Julian Blackmore, with engineering provided by Nathan Wizard and Yanii Evans. Original music composed by Julian Blackmore. Photo credit: Danny Lyon/Magnum Photos Our producers are Jill Janairo, Darren Wallace, Len Webb and Lilly Workneh. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policyLearn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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1 hr•
13 Nov 23

Ep. 2 - The Horrors of the Leesburg Stockade

In the grisly confines of the Leesburg Stockade, Shirley, Carol, Lorena, and the Stolen Girls find themselves trapped in the middle of nowhere. Still, with spirits unbroken, the group begins to hatch a daring escape plan. -- Outside, their community unites in an unyielding mission to find their abducted daughters. Fear intensifies with every passing moment as they search to answer – what happened to their beloved girls? The Stolen Girls of Americus is a co-production of Accelerate Change and PushBlack. If you enjoyed this episode and would like to show your support, please consider making a donation at www.stolengirls.com. This episode features performances by: Joelle Denise as Shirley Green Brooke Brown as Lorena Barnum MJ VanDevere as Carol Barner Leslie Taylor-Grover as Bernice Green Debra Mittleman as Mabel Barnum Precious Joubert as Helen Barner Additional voice support includes: Jareyah Bradley Cindy Kamtchoum Richie Kamtchoum Zul Manzi Bianca Tochi Len Webb Nate Woldu Chris Yates This episode is written by MJ Vandevere and Cydney Smith, and directed by Richie Kamtchoum. The editor is Julian Blackmore, with engineering provided by Nathan Wizard and Yanii Evans. Original music composed by Julian Blackmore. Photo credit: Danny Lyon/Magnum Photos Our producers are Jill Janairo, Darren Wallace, Len Webb, and Lilly Workneh. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policyLearn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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40 min•
13 Nov 23

Ep. 1 - An Abduction in Americus

In Americus, Georgia, 1963, three young girls meet at a local protest, only to face chilling consequences for demanding justice. -- The Stolen Girls of Americus is a co-production of Accelerate Change and PushBlack. If you enjoyed this episode and would like to show your support, consider donating at www.stolengirls.com. This episode features performances by: Joelle Denise as Shirley Green Brooke Brown as Lorena Barnum MJ VanDevere as Carol Barner Leslie Taylor-Grover as Bernice Green Debra Mittleman as Mabel Barnum Precious Joubert as Helen Barner Additional voice support includes: Jareyah Bradley Cindy Kamtchoum Richie Kamtchoum Zul Manzi Bianca Tochi Len Webb Nate Woldu Chris Yates This episode is written by MJ Vandevere and Cydney Smith, and directed by Richie Kamtchoum. The editor is Julian Blackmore, with engineering provided by Nathan Wizard and Yanii Evans. Original music composed by Julian Blackmore. Photo credit: Danny Lyon/Magnum Photos Our producers are Jill Janairo, Darren Wallace, Len Webb, and Lilly Workneh. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policyLearn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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