After the Headlines: Unheard Stories

Solomon Richberg
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After the Headlines: Unheard Stories is a trauma-informed true crime podcast that delves into the lives and experiences of victims whose stories were overshadowed or misrepresented by mainstream media. Hosted by Licensed Clinical Social Worker Solomon Richberg, each episode aims to shed light on the human aspects behind the headlines, offering a compassionate and in-depth exploration of cases that deserve renewed attention.  Through meticulous research and empathetic storytelling, we revisit cases that have faded from public memory, providing a platform for voices that were previously unheard. Our goal is to honor the individuals affected and to foster a deeper understanding of the complexities surrounding these stories.  New episodes are released every Tuesday, inviting listeners to join us in uncovering the truths that lie beyond the headlines. 

Episodes

  1. 06/17/2025

    A Decade Since Charleston: The Legacy of the Emanuel Nine

    On June 17, 2015, nine Black churchgoers were murdered during Bible study at Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina. Ten years later, their names still echo across the nation—not just as victims, but as community pillars, faith leaders, and family members whose lives were taken by hate.  In this special anniversary episode, therapist and host Solomon Richberg honors the lives lost, centers survivor stories, and explores the trauma, grief, and resilience that followed. Through a trauma-informed and culturally grounded lens, this episode reflects on what has changed—and what hasn’t—in America’s reckoning with white supremacy and racialized violence.  We remember. We reflect. We resist.  Support the show 🎙️ Host: Solomon Richberg, LCSW 📅 New Episodes Every Tuesday 📧 Contact: AfterTheHeadlinesPodcast@gmail.com 🎥 TikTok: @SolomonLCSW_ATHPodcast This podcast is intended for educational and advocacy purposes only. It does not offer legal, psychological, or medical advice. All subjects are approached with a trauma-informed, victim-centered perspective. If you found this episode meaningful, please share, rate, and follow. Every listen helps amplify voices that deserve to be heard.

    20 min

  2. 06/10/2025

    Pulse — 49 Lives, Not Just a Number

    On June 12, 2016, 49 lives were taken at Pulse nightclub in Orlando. It was Latin Night. It was joy. It was community. And in seconds — it became one of the deadliest mass shootings in U.S. history.The majority of those killed were LGBTQ+ and Latinx. Many were Black and Brown. Some undocumented. Some misgendered in death. Some never fully seen in life.This episode of After the Headlines isn’t about the violence itself — it’s about the people. Their joy. Their humanity. Their stories.I also speak about the weight of identity-based violence, collective grief, and the ways entire communities are left to process trauma without support.If this conversation resonates — especially if you’ve ever felt unseen or dehumanized because of your identity — I invite you to check out my journal, Rooted in Pain, Rising in Power.It’s not just about healing. It’s about reclaiming your strength, rewriting your story, and rising with intention. This journal was created to support Black and Brown folks in processing racism — and stepping fully into their power.🕯️ We remember. We reclaim. We rise.  Support the show 🎙️ Host: Solomon Richberg, LCSW 📅 New Episodes Every Tuesday 📧 Contact: AfterTheHeadlinesPodcast@gmail.com 🎥 TikTok: @SolomonLCSW_ATHPodcast This podcast is intended for educational and advocacy purposes only. It does not offer legal, psychological, or medical advice. All subjects are approached with a trauma-informed, victim-centered perspective. If you found this episode meaningful, please share, rate, and follow. Every listen helps amplify voices that deserve to be heard.

    21 min

  3. 06/03/2025

    They Should Be 31: Honoring Breonna Taylor & Tyre Nichols on Their Birthdays

    This week, Breonna Taylor and Tyre Nichols would have turned 31.  Instead of candles and celebration, we sit in the weight of their absence.  In this episode of After the Headlines: Unheard Stories, we remember Breonna and Tyre not just for how they died — but for how they lived. Through their stories, we explore the psychological toll of racialized violence, vicarious trauma, and the healing power of collective remembrance.  Join host Solomon Richberg, LCSW, for a trauma-informed conversation about grief, memory, and why storytelling is a radical form of advocacy.  Featuring clinical insights on:Vicarious traumaCollective griefNarrative reprocessingPost-traumatic meaning-makingThe dehumanization-rehumanization cycle 🎧 New episodes every Tuesday  🕯️ Honor their birthdays. Say their names. Carry their light.   Support the show 🎙️ Host: Solomon Richberg, LCSW 📅 New Episodes Every Tuesday 📧 Contact: AfterTheHeadlinesPodcast@gmail.com 🎥 TikTok: @SolomonLCSW_ATHPodcast This podcast is intended for educational and advocacy purposes only. It does not offer legal, psychological, or medical advice. All subjects are approached with a trauma-informed, victim-centered perspective. If you found this episode meaningful, please share, rate, and follow. Every listen helps amplify voices that deserve to be heard.

    21 min

  4. 05/27/2025

    George Floyd: 5 Years Later — What Changed, What Didn’t, and Why It Still Hurts

    Five years ago, George Floyd’s final words—“I can’t breathe”—sparked global protests and promises of justice. But what actually changed?  In this episode, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Solomon Richberg returns to the heart of the moment that moved the world.  We break down the stalled legislation, rising police budgets, cultural backlash, and the stories of people still dying—like Breonna Taylor, Tyre Nichols, and Terron Evans Jr.  This isn’t just a reflection. It’s a reminder that grief is ongoing, and justice is still unfinished.   Chapters Include:  Who George Floyd WasThe Day the World WatchedProtest and PerformanceThe George Floyd Justice ActThe BacklashWho’s Still DyingCollective Grief and Black Mental HealthA Letter to the Black CommunityWhere We Go From Here 🎧 Listen now and subscribe for more stories that deserve more than just headlines.   Support the show 🎙️ Host: Solomon Richberg, LCSW 📅 New Episodes Every Tuesday 📧 Contact: AfterTheHeadlinesPodcast@gmail.com 🎥 TikTok: @SolomonLCSW_ATHPodcast This podcast is intended for educational and advocacy purposes only. It does not offer legal, psychological, or medical advice. All subjects are approached with a trauma-informed, victim-centered perspective. If you found this episode meaningful, please share, rate, and follow. Every listen helps amplify voices that deserve to be heard.

    20 min

  5. 05/20/2025

    When the System Fails Our Sons: The Terron Evans Jr. Story

    On January 8, 2021, 26-year-old Terron Evans Jr. was found unresponsive in upstate New York. The official ruling? Suicide by overdose. But the autopsy told a different story — no pills, no residue, no signs of overdose. And no real answers.  In this episode of After the Headlines, host Solomon Richberg, LCSW, dives into the facts that don’t add up, the timeline that raises questions, and the mother — Jennifer Baxtron — who refused to stay silent. We explore the red flags in the investigation, the pattern of premature case closures, and the emotional toll of institutional silence.  Terron’s story isn’t just about one young man. It’s about how systems fail Black families — and what happens when a mother turns grief into a movement.  🎧 Plus: Join us Live with Jennifer Baxtron on Thursday, May 22 @ 8PM EST on TikTok.  Support the show 🎙️ Host: Solomon Richberg, LCSW 📅 New Episodes Every Tuesday 📧 Contact: AfterTheHeadlinesPodcast@gmail.com 🎥 TikTok: @SolomonLCSW_ATHPodcast This podcast is intended for educational and advocacy purposes only. It does not offer legal, psychological, or medical advice. All subjects are approached with a trauma-informed, victim-centered perspective. If you found this episode meaningful, please share, rate, and follow. Every listen helps amplify voices that deserve to be heard.

    15 min

  6. 05/13/2025

    Gabriel Fernandez: When the System Looked Away

    Gabriel Fernandez was only 8 years old when his life was cut short — not just by the people who harmed him, but by the very institutions that failed to protect him. In this episode of After the Headlines, we revisit Gabriel’s life, the warning signs that were ignored, and the heartbreaking breakdown of the systems meant to keep children safe.  This is not just a story about tragedy — it’s a call to action. We’ll explore the legal aftermath, the cultural reckoning, and what still needs to change today. Gabriel’s name should never be forgotten. Let it be a turning point.  🔊 Trigger warning: This episode contains content about child abuse and systemic failure.  #JusticeForGabriel #ChildWelfare #AfterTheHeadlines  Support the show 🎙️ Host: Solomon Richberg, LCSW 📅 New Episodes Every Tuesday 📧 Contact: AfterTheHeadlinesPodcast@gmail.com 🎥 TikTok: @SolomonLCSW_ATHPodcast This podcast is intended for educational and advocacy purposes only. It does not offer legal, psychological, or medical advice. All subjects are approached with a trauma-informed, victim-centered perspective. If you found this episode meaningful, please share, rate, and follow. Every listen helps amplify voices that deserve to be heard.

    12 min

  7. 05/06/2025

    Tamla Horsford: What Happened After the Birthday?

    Tamla Horsford was the only Black woman at an all-white slumber party in Forsyth County, Georgia. By morning, she was found dead in the backyard — and the official explanation? An accidental fall.  But the bruises, inconsistencies, and missing evidence suggest a story far more complicated — and deeply unsettling.  In this premiere episode of After the Headlines: Unheard Stories, Solomon Richberg, LCSW, unpacks the case, the history of Forsyth County, and the unanswered questions Tamla’s family — and the public — are still demanding be addressed.  Support the show 🎙️ Host: Solomon Richberg, LCSW 📅 New Episodes Every Tuesday 📧 Contact: AfterTheHeadlinesPodcast@gmail.com 🎥 TikTok: @SolomonLCSW_ATHPodcast This podcast is intended for educational and advocacy purposes only. It does not offer legal, psychological, or medical advice. All subjects are approached with a trauma-informed, victim-centered perspective. If you found this episode meaningful, please share, rate, and follow. Every listen helps amplify voices that deserve to be heard.

    15 min
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After the Headlines: Unheard Stories is a trauma-informed true crime podcast that delves into the lives and experiences of victims whose stories were overshadowed or misrepresented by mainstream media. Hosted by Licensed Clinical Social Worker Solomon Richberg, each episode aims to shed light on the human aspects behind the headlines, offering a compassionate and in-depth exploration of cases that deserve renewed attention.  Through meticulous research and empathetic storytelling, we revisit cases that have faded from public memory, providing a platform for voices that were previously unheard. Our goal is to honor the individuals affected and to foster a deeper understanding of the complexities surrounding these stories.  New episodes are released every Tuesday, inviting listeners to join us in uncovering the truths that lie beyond the headlines. 

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