Civic Cipher

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Civic Cipher is a weekly radio show created to foster allyship for social justice. Hosted by Ramses Ja and Q. Ward, this show is dedicated to empowering Black and Brown voices, allowing them to eng

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The podcast currently has 542 episodes available.

Civic Cipher episodes:

January 28, 2023 012823 How Do We Reform These Police? (Part 1)
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In the first half of today’s show, we look at some recent instances of police violence and try to identify how ‘reform’ never seems to work. One instance of an officer punching a Black woman in the face at a McDonalds, and another where 5 Black officers needlessly ended the life of a young Black man gives us a framework to ask this critically important question.
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Consideration for today's show was provided by:
Major Threads menswear www.MajorThreads.com
Hip Hop Weekly Magazine www.hiphopweekly.com
The Black Information Network Daily Podcast www.binnews.com
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25min
January 21, 2023 012123 The Tasing Death of BLM Founder's Cousin Keenan Anderson
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In the second half of the show, we discuss the viral interaction of police and Keenan Anderson which led to his death. We describe the video, the triggers, and naturally, the aftermath. We also spend some time reviewing one of Dr. Martin Luther King's letters and charge everyone with doing more research into the great reverend.
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Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja

Consideration for today's show was provided by:
Major Threads menswear www.MajorThreads.com
Hip Hop Weekly Magazine www.hiphopweekly.com
The Black Information Network Daily Podcast www.binnews.com
Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=search
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34min
January 21, 2023 012123 The Conservative Rebranding of Dr. MLK Jr.
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Today we look back on last week's holiday for Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and cite several examples of conservative hypocrisy. Many on the right use bits and pieces of Dr. King's legacy and quotes to gain clout and give the appearance of brother/sisterhood when, in fact their policies stand in direct contrast to what Dr. King stood for.
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Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja

Consideration for today's show was provided by:
Major Threads menswear www.MajorThreads.com
Hip Hop Weekly Magazine www.hiphopweekly.com
The Black Information Network Daily Podcast www.binnews.com
Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=search
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26min
January 14, 2023 011423 What is Code-Switching? (Part 2)
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The second half we discuss code-switching or ‘talking White” as well as why Black people will sometimes switch up their dialect, cadence, tone, and even posture when interacting with White people or people in positions of authority. We give insight into this phenomenon and why it’s necessary for Black people to essentially be bilingual in America.
Support the Show.
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Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja

Consideration for today's show was provided by:
Major Threads menswear www.MajorThreads.com
Hip Hop Weekly Magazine www.hiphopweekly.com
The Black Information Network Daily Podcast www.binnews.com
Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=search
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35min
January 14, 2023 011423 What Intelligence Tests Say About Race (Part 1)
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Today’s episode we discuss the bias that is found in some far-right conservative circles and pockets of the internet that suggest that White people are intellectually superior to Black people. We examine the origins of this myth, explain how dangerous and divisive it can be, and remind you to look beyond the numbers published in reports.
Support the Show.
www.civiccipher.com
Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja

Consideration for today's show was provided by:
Major Threads menswear www.MajorThreads.com
Hip Hop Weekly Magazine www.hiphopweekly.com
The Black Information Network Daily Podcast www.binnews.com
Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=search
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25min
January 07, 2023 010423 Why is Church Still so Segregated? (Part 2)
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The second half of today's show, we discuss how segregated churches can be on Sunday mornings. We look into the roots of this segregation, challenge it, and identify ways race-relations could improve if this were ever remedied.
Support the Show.
www.civiccipher.com
Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja

Consideration for today's show was provided by:
Major Threads menswear www.MajorThreads.com
Hip Hop Weekly Magazine www.hiphopweekly.com
The Black Information Network Daily Podcast www.binnews.com
Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=search
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34min
January 07, 2023 010423 Why Certain Foods are Associated with Racism (Part 1)
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Today’s episode we discuss the history of certain foods that have been negatively associated with Black people and the impact that it can have. We share some personal stories and provide some historical context and examples to flesh out the roots of this form of ignorance.
Support the Show.
www.civiccipher.com
Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja

Consideration for today's show was provided by:
Major Threads menswear www.MajorThreads.com
Hip Hop Weekly Magazine www.hiphopweekly.com
The Black Information Network Daily Podcast www.binnews.com
Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=search
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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26min
December 31, 2022 Civic Cipher 123122 2022 The Year in Review (Part 2)
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The second half we review episodes from the latter part of 2022 including a discussion about Uvalde, Reparations, Midterm elections, and voter suppression. We also spotlight the Bank Black initiative.
Support the Show.
www.civiccipher.com
Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja

Consideration for today's show was provided by:
Major Threads menswear www.MajorThreads.com
Hip Hop Weekly Magazine www.hiphopweekly.com
The Black Information Network Daily Podcast www.binnews.com
Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=search
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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35min
December 31, 2022 Civic Cipher 123122 2022 The Year in Review (Part 1)
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Today’s episode sees us reviewing the major topics we have discussed this year on Civic Cipher. Some of the subjects we revisit for the first half include an episode from January where we ask Why Black People vote Democrat, as well as the Will Smith and Chris Rock Oscars slap from April, plus a topic from May where we ask the question, Do Police Make us Safer?
Support the Show.
www.civiccipher.com
Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja

Consideration for today's show was provided by:
Major Threads menswear www.MajorThreads.com
Hip Hop Weekly Magazine www.hiphopweekly.com
The Black Information Network Daily Podcast www.binnews.com
Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=search
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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25min
December 24, 2022 Civic Cipher 122422 Black Student Arrested for Not Apologizing to White Professor (Part 2)
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The second half of the program deals with the weaponization of police, how the presence of officers affects non-criminal issues, and how Black women often suffer the most under the current law enforcement system. Our Way Black History Fact is dedicated to Lunsford Richardson…the pharmacist behind Vicks Vaporub.
Support the Show.
www.civiccipher.com
Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja

Consideration for today's show was provided by:
Major Threads menswear www.MajorThreads.com
Hip Hop Weekly Magazine www.hiphopweekly.com
The Black Information Network Daily Podcast www.binnews.com
Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=search
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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How many episodes does Civic Cipher have?

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