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About No Tears For Black Girls

Unveiling Silenced Stories | Demanding Justice | Building Community

No Tears For Black Girls is the groundbreaking true crime podcast dedicated to investigating and amplifying the stories of missing and murdered Black women systematically overlooked by mainstream media and law enforcement. Through meticulous research, compelling storytelling, and unwavering advocacy, we shine a light on cases that deserved headlines but never received them.

OUR MISSION

Every week, we investigate cold cases, unsolved disappearances, and instances of systemic injustice affecting Black women across America. While national media outlets focus on missing white women, hundreds of Black mothers, daughters, and sisters vanish with minimal coverage or police resources. No Tears For Black Girls exists to change this narrative, one powerful story at a time.

THE TEAM

John C. Reedburg - Creator & Writer
Award-winning author of "The Price of Silence," John brings his investigative storytelling expertise to each meticulously researched episode. With a background in community advocacy and years documenting systemic injustice, John's narrative approach transforms forgotten cases into compelling human stories that demand attention.

Samantha Paul - Host
With her distinctive voice and compassionate interviewing style, Samantha guides listeners through complex cases with clarity and empathy. Her background in victim advocacy provides unique insights when speaking with families still searching for answers and justice.

WHAT WE COVER

  • Cold Cases: Investigating unsolved disappearances and murders of Black women

  • Media Bias: Examining the disparity in coverage between missing Black and white women

  • Systemic Injustice: Exploring how law enforcement, judicial systems, and media fail Black women

  • Survivor Stories: Amplifying the voices of those who escaped violence and trafficking

  • Community Solutions: Highlighting grassroots efforts to protect and advocate for Black women

  • Resource Sharing: Providing practical information for families navigating missing persons cases

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

No Tears For Black Girls isn't just a podcast—it's a movement. Our episodes have helped reopen cold cases, connect families with resources, and bring national attention to forgotten victims. By subscribing, sharing, and engaging with our content, you become part of a community demanding that Black women's stories receive the attention they deserve.

LISTEN & CONNECT

New episodes every Wednesday - Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and wherever you listen to podcasts.

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For resources, support services, or to submit a case for consideration, visit NoTearsForBlackGirls.com/resources.

When silence becomes a cage, we offer keys to freedom.


About the Hosts

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Samantha Paul

Host / Narrator

Journalist and True Crime enthusiast.

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John Reedburg

Writer / Producer

John Reedburg is an award-winning author, filmmaker, and multimedia producer. In 2021, his book, Cracks of Light, was a Readers Favorite Book Award Winner for Urban Fiction, and an Amazon Top 10 listee. He holds MFA degrees in Creative Writing and Screenwriting/Directing from Antioch University, Los Angeles, and Chapman University respectively.
He is also an alumnus of USC’s Guy Hanks and Marvin Miller Screenwriting Fellowship Program. Most recently, he is the writer and creator of the podcast series, No Tears For Black Girls, recently rated by Feedspot as one of the top 20 Black True Crime Podcasts to watch in 2024.

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