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 Was
• The Day the World Watched
• Protest and Performance
• The George Floyd Justice Act
• The Backlash
• Who’s Still Dying
• Collective Grief and Black Mental Health
• A Letter to the Black Community
• Where We Go From Here

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🎙️ Host: Solomon Richberg, LCSW
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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.

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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.

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🎙️ 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.

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.