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December 04, 2021 Civic Cipher 120421 One More Thing about Kyle Rittenhouse (Part B)
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In the second part of today's episode, we revisit last week's topic about the Rittenhouse verdict to make sure we acknowledge a few minor things that we missed. We also took the time to acknowledge that the world is changing and how alarming that must be for White folks...men in particular. We also make it a point to hold our ground with respect to the stance the program takes in response to White supremacy and White supremacist institutions. For our Way Black History Fact, we take a look at the Black Codes that were enacted during reconstruction.
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35 min
November 27, 2021 Civic Cipher 112721 Kyle Rittenhouse Verdict Reaction (Part A)
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In the first part of today's episode, we discuss the Rittenhouse verdict and what it means for the allies of Black and Brown people. We hold a critical examination of the judge in the trial as well as the optics from conservatives. We try to make sense of the inconsistencies in the logic behind the "self-defense" cry from 2nd amendment supporters as well.
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26 min
November 27, 2021 Civic Cipher 112721 Ahmaud Arbery Trial Verdict Reaction (Part B)
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In the second half of today's show, we discuss the verdict handed down in the trial of the killers of Ahmaud Arbery. We make several comparisons to the trail of Kyle Rittenhouse and how loosely "self-defense" was used in the trial. We also examine the legacy of policing in this country with our Way Black History Fact.
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35 min
November 20, 2021 Civic Cipher 112021 Are Dogs Better Protected by Law than Black People? (Part A)
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The first half of today’s show we discuss an incident where an officer shot some dogs and (because of a court order) was subsequently unable to hide behind Qualified Immunity. Naturally we make comparisons to Black and Brown people who are seldom afforded such consideration. We also take a moment to give Erin Jackson who took first place in the women’s 500m speed skating race her flowers.
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26 min
November 20, 2021 Civic Cipher 112021 Is Support for BLM Waning? (Part B)
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In the second half of the show, we revisit a story about some recent guests (Sarra, Mimi, and Mastaani) and their current standing with ASU. We also discuss the eroding support for the BLM movement and what it means to really keep that energy. Alexandre Dumas is the person we highlight for our Way Black History Fact considering that while he is well known for his works such as The Three Musketeers, and The Count of Monte Cristo, it is a lesser known fact that he was Black.
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34 min
November 13, 2021 Civic Cipher 111321 The Racist Watermelon Stereotype (Part A)
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In the first half of today's show, we discuss some foods typically associated with Black Americans--specifically watermelon. There is a sad and well-documented history of prejudice and anti-Black sentiment associated with the food that still finds its way into Black life today. We share some examples of this in hopes of preventing some social faux pas!
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26 min
November 13, 2021 Civic Cipher 111321 Will Banning Traffic Stops Work? (Part B)
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Philadelphia passed a bill banning minor traffic stops and we examine the optics and potential outcomes of dialing back what has historically been categorized as harassment against Black and Brown communities. Our Way Black History Fact focuses on the first systematic attempt to provide a form of reparations to newly-freed slaves--40 Acres and a Mule.
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35 min
November 06, 2021 Civic Cipher 110621 Is Church Racist? (Part B)
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In the second half of this week's show, we talk about the significant divide that exists where theoretically none should. We discuss the history of the Black church and the historical desire of some White churches to remain segregated in the Lord's house. Our Way Black History Fact we discuss the first African American female pilot Bessie Coleman and her inspiring story!
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34 min
November 06, 2021 Civic Cipher 110621 The Remaining Black Vaccination Holdouts (Part A)
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In the first installment of this week's episode, we take some Ebony Excellence time to honor Maya Angelou and several other influential women who will be appearing on the Quarter starting next year. We then take some time to discuss how some Black people are still hesitant to get vaccinated, how the overall numbers for Black people getting vaccinated have improved, and how some folks are still victims of their own "research."
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26 min
October 30, 2021 Civic Cipher 103021 Leezah Sun on AAPI Race Relations
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Today's episode is about race relations--specifically between Asian Americans and African Americans. Our guest, Leezah Sun is a politician of Chinese descent who is passionate about building stronger community ties between these groups. In our discussions, we broach the subject of the Model Minority Myth, factors that contributed to the degradation of these two communities, and things we can all do regardless of race that will ultimately support and empower our AAPI brothers and sisters. Our Way Black History Fact is the story of Yuri Kochiyama, the activist that was photographed cradling the head of Malcolm X immediately after he was shot. Our Ebony Excellence goes out to Michael LaFitte who started a program called Dads on Duty to help secure a safe educational environment for Louisiana school children.
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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…