Civic Cipher
Civic Cipher
Playlist by Civic CipherCivic 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 engage…Follow the podcast:
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What’s Going On in the Mind of a Black Conservative / Things You Naysayers Need to Know Before You Vote
In the first half of today’s show, we discuss the many Black conservatives that help shape the identity of the right, far right, and MAGA movements in this country. We explain how their input provides cover for White supremacist values and ideals, as well as provide a degree of deniability for folk…
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082124 The Police Killing of Victoria Lee (Part 2)
Send us a Text Message. In the second part of the show, we discuss a violent police interaction where a woman—Victoria Lee—suffering from a mental health crisis lost her life at the hands of the police. We examine the broken system that claimed the life of another person who could have been saved.…
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082424 How Does Voter Suppression Look? (Part 1)
Send us a Text Message. In the first half of today’s show, we discuss the many forms that voter suppression initiatives can take. We use one of our favorite lawyers and a former guest on our show, Qasim Rashid to help us make the point that voting is sacred, and there are lots of folks who would r…
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Way Black History Fact - Donald Trump's History of Racism
Send us a Text Message. Our Way Black History Fact highlights some of the many claims of racism directed toward Donald Trump over the years. Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja Consideration for today's show was provided by: Major Threads menswear …
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081724 The Black Women Behind Kamala Harris (Part 1)
Send us a Text Message. Today we are joined by Talei Hornback and Brandy Ervin…two community activists who are also AKA Sorority members—and literally the women standing behind Kamala Harris during her viral campaign rally stop in Glendale, AZ. We take the first part of the show to discuss the imp…
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081724 How to Speak to Political Opposition Online (Part 2)
Send us a Text Message. In the second part of the show, we discuss engaging with online political opposition. We finish the segment with some best practices and words of wisdom to ensure people better understand the state of play when it comes to online disagreements and discussions. Support the …
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081724 Way Black History Fact - Celia Cruz...the New Face of the Quarter
Send us a Text Message. Our Way Black History Fact celebrates the life of Afro-Cuban singer Celia Cruz as she is now on the quarter and her coin is being distributed by the U.S. Mint. Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja Consideration for today's sho…
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081024 The Proof of Police Corruption (Part 1)
Send us a Text Message. The first part of today’s episode is about two examples of reports uncovering police misconduct, brutality, and corruption in two major cities in the U.S. The findings were uncovered by the United Nations, and the U.S. Justice Department. Support the Show. www.civiccipher…
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081024 Way Black History Fact - $600 Billion Stolen from Black Americans
Send us a Text Message. Our Way Black History Fact discusses the $600 billion stolen from Black Americans through bureaucracies, taxes, and land theft. For further reading check out The Black Tax: 150 Years of Theft, Exploitation, and Dispossession in America. Support the Show. www.civiccipher.c…
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081024 Staying Motivated in Your Activism (Part 2)
Send us a Text Message. In the second part of the show, we discuss a meaningful way to remain encouraged, invigorated, and steadfast in your activism. We detail a recent trip to the National Urban League Conference and how energizing it was for us to be around like-minded people for a while. Supp…
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