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Civic Cipher

398 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 52 ratings

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 engage directly with diverse populations across the country. Self-determination is critical to securing a future free of oppressive systems, and Civic Cipher exists to facilitate discussions toward this end. Furthermore, Civic Cipher seeks to inform non-POC allies who may not be privy to these types of discussions and optics. Finally, Civic Cipher seeks to provide long-form conversations in spaces where there is often a lack of significant resources, potent dialogue, or the necessary engagement for facilitating a healthy and productive civil discourse.  FB/Instagram/Fanbase: @civiccipher

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042024 More Money in Law Enforcement Doesn’t Equal Less Crime (Part 1)

April 20, 2024 14:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MB

During the first half of today’s show, we discuss a report that was released detailing the increase in spending on law enforcement and a decrease in crimes solved. With this being the opposite of what people expected, there was an opportunity for us to reexamine the capacity of police to decrease crime rates. 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...

042024 Way Black History Fact - Indigenous People's Path to U.S. Citizenship

April 20, 2024 14:00 - 4 minutes - 2.84 MB

Our Way Black History Fact details the path to U.S. citizenship and voting rights for the indigenous people in this country. 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

042024 Headlines of Police Misconduct (Part 2)

April 20, 2024 14:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MB

In the second half of today’s show, we cover some recent headlines detailing police misconduct…including an officer placing a Black man into an illegal chokehold, another Black man dying in restrained police custody after asking for water, and another still where an officer planted evidence on a Black commuter and was caught on video doing so. Support the show www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja Consideration for today's show was provided by: Major Threads men...

041324 The Role of Black Women in Our Democracy w/ Shavon Arline-Bradley (Part 2)

April 13, 2024 14:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MB

In the second half of today’s show, we discuss some of the voter suppression initiatives enacted by governments across the country, as well as other attacks on our democracy. Shavon Arline-Bradley also shares with us some best practices for fighting for a more equitable future for us all. 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....

041324 Way Black History Fact Jerry Lawson Inventor of the Video Game Cartridge

April 13, 2024 14:00 - 3 minutes - 2.79 MB

Our Way Black History Fact is about Jerry Lawson…the man who pioneered the video game cartridge. 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

041324 The Role of Black Women in Our Democracy w/ Shavon Arline-Bradley (Part 1)

April 13, 2024 14:00 - 23 minutes - 15.8 MB

Shavon Arline-Bradley joins us from the National Council of Negro Women—a historical civil rights institution that ensures political organization and representation for Black women. As the president and CEO of the organization, she is able to craft and continue initiatives that benefit our democracy. In the first half of the show, she shares a few of the things the NCNW is doing to protect some of the progress made during the civil rights movement. She also speaks to some of the recent attac...

040624 Real Migrants Love America (Part 2)

April 06, 2024 14:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MB

In the second half of today’s show, we remember the migrant workers who lost their lives during the Key Bridge collapse in Maryland. We try to reclaim the original narrative suggesting that most folks are as hard working as these individuals who died while making this country better. 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.hipho...

040624 How Effective are “Tough on Crime” Laws? (Part 1)

April 06, 2024 14:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MB

The first half of today’s show is dedicated to discussing how ineffective “Tough on Crime” laws are. There is a wave of politicians campaigning on how stricter laws and increased police presence will make things safer, but the data simply doesn’t support that conclusion. 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 ...

040624 Way Black History Fact - The Lynching of Willie James Howard

April 06, 2024 14:00 - 4 minutes - 2.8 MB

Our Way Black History Fact is about Willie James Howard—the young man who was lynched in a very similar way to Emmett Till. 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

033024 Way Black History Fact - The Black Woman Behind Rock and Roll Music

March 30, 2024 14:00 - 4 minutes - 2.82 MB

Our Way Black History Fact is about Sister Rosetta Tharpe…the Godmother of Rock and Roll. 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

033024 Some Happier Headlines (Part 2)

March 30, 2024 14:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MB

In the second half of today’s show, we discuss some of the recent news stories that had positive (or at least not negative) outcomes for those of us seeking social justice in this country.  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

033024 How Old Should Kids Be Before Hearing the N-Word? (Part 1)

March 30, 2024 14:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MB

The first half of today’s show sees us discussing an incident that happened to one of our children. We discuss having the conversation about the n-word, how the innocence of Black youth seems to be shed long before it should be, and how to have the many facets of the conversation while dealing with the weight of the issue. Support the show www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja Consideration for today's show was provided by: Major Threads menswear www.MajorThread...

032324 Israel's Response in Gaza with Suzanne Aslam (Part 1)

March 23, 2024 14:00 - 23 minutes - 15.8 MB

This episode is our second installment of a two-part series that will see sympathizers of Israel and Palestine giving us updates on the war taking place in Gaza. Today’s guest is Suzanne Aslam, former Miss Arab USA, actress, activist, and a friend of the show. She has spent time in Palestine working with a peacekeeping team and has a deep, personal understanding of the occupation in Palestine. In the first half of today’s episode, we discuss the feelings in Pro-Palestinian circles now that g...

032324 Way Black History Fact - Black Power and Palestine

March 23, 2024 14:00 - 4 minutes - 2.78 MB

Our Way Black History Fact is about a book called Black Power and Palestine…a must-read for anyone wanting to know how deep the activism roots go between these two communities. 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

032324 Israel's Response in Gaza with Suzanne Aslam (Part 2)

March 23, 2024 14:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MB

In the second half of today’s show, we discuss some of the developments since Suzanne’s last visit—including her thoughts on Joe Biden’s SOTU address, the organization of the Arab-American community at the polls to show the Democratic establishment their dissatisfaction with Biden’s support of Israel, and some of the now-debunked narratives that were initially associated with Palestine. Support the show www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja Consideration for toda...

031624 Israel’s Response in Gaza with Ami Horowitz (Part 2)

March 16, 2024 14:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MB

In the second half of today’s show, we discuss some of the speculation, misinformation, and disinformation associated with the IDF and Israel’s response to the attacks on October 7th. Next week’s episode will ensure that Pro-Palestine sympathizers will be able to address these same topics, so be sure to tune in! 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 ...

031624 Israel’s Response in Gaza with Ami Horowitz (Part 1)

March 16, 2024 14:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MB

This episode is our first installment of a two-part series that will see sympathizers of Israel and Palestine giving us updates on the war taking place in Gaza. Today’s guest is fellow journalist Ami Horowitz—a Jewish, conservative-leaning reporter, and a friend of the show. He has gone underground with Hamas to research and report on the ongoing conflict in the region. In the first half of today’s episode, we discuss the feelings in Pro-Israeli circles now that global support has shifted aw...

031624 Way Black History Fact - Negro Boys Industrial School Fire of 1959

March 16, 2024 14:00 - 3 minutes - 2.77 MB

Our Way Black History Fact covers the 21 Black boys that burned to death after being locked in a segregated and neglected Arkansas “reform” school on March 5, 1959. 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

030924 Let’s Talk About White Christian Evangelical Men (Part 2)

March 09, 2024 14:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MB

In the second half of the show, we discuss a prominent MAGA megachurch evangelical and his political positions. We discuss how he manipulates the Bible to peddle falsehoods to his base, and how his example shows us the exact kind of thinking that has taken center-stage within this group. 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.h...

030924 Let’s Talk About White Christian Evangelical Men (Part 1)

March 09, 2024 14:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MB

For today’s discussion, we turn our attention to White, conservative, evangelical, heterosexual men. Our brothers who fit this description have been pulling further right lately. In the first half of the show, we discuss some of the fears that are causing this shift, as well as some examples of individuals and circumstances that stem from this kind of thinking. Support the show www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja Consideration for today's show was provided by: ...

030924 Way Black History Fact - Valerie Thomas--NASA Engineer

March 09, 2024 14:00 - 4 minutes - 2.81 MB

Our Way Black History Fact is dedicated to a Black woman named Valerie Thomas—The NASA engineer who invented the illusion transmitter—the transmission system that uses a video recorder to create the optical illusion of a 3D image. Think Star Wars. 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 Ne...

030224 Women’s Empowerment Month with Debbie Esparza – National Board Member of the YWCA (Part 1)

March 02, 2024 14:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MB

Today we are delighted to discuss Women’s History Month with Debbie Esparza of the YWCA. In the first half of the program, we discuss the mission of the YWCA, some national issues affecting women differently than expected, and the importance of teaching women’s history. 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 T...

030224 Way Black History Fact - Dr. Patricia E. Bath...Cataract Surgery Pioneer

March 02, 2024 14:00 - 4 minutes - 2.81 MB

Our Way Black History Fact is dedicated Patricia E. Bath, whose accomplishments include the invention of a new device and technique for cataract surgery known as laserphaco. 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

030224 Women’s Empowerment Month with Debbie Esparza – National Board Member of the YWCA (Part 2)

March 02, 2024 14:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MB

In the second half of the show, we discuss the intersection of social justice and women’s justice. We also discuss Debbie’s thoughts on the Supreme Court’s decision on Affirmative Action, and abortion access. Finally, we discuss some actions you can take to immerse yourself in the spirit of Women’s Empowerment Month. 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 ...

022424 Why is There No ‘White History Month?’ (Part 2)

February 24, 2024 14:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MB

For the second half of the show, we answer the question ‘Why isn’t there a White History Month?’ Additionally, we answer some similar questions and give in-depth context for the necessity of certain Black holidays and affirmations.  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 Pod...

022424 Why is Biden Losing Support from Black People? (Part 1)

February 24, 2024 14:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MB

Today we are discussing a trend in the polls that shows weakening support for Joe Biden among Black people. We discuss the reasons this may be true, as well as some of the positive things his administration has accomplished. 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...

022424 Way Black History Fact - The Black Origins of Jack Daniel's

February 24, 2024 14:00 - 4 minutes - 2.8 MB

Our Way Black History Fact is dedicated to the very Black roots of Jack Daniel’s. 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

021724 Qasim Rashid—Author, Activist, and Attorney Running for Illinois 11th Congressional District (Part 1)

February 17, 2024 14:00 - 23 minutes - 15.8 MB

Today we are joined by a rising star in among Democrats—Qasim Rashid. We spend the first half of the program discussing Qasim’s background, his thoughts on money in politics, and his social media activism.  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

021724 Way Black History Fact - Black People Couldn't Own Dogs

February 17, 2024 14:00 - 4 minutes - 2.77 MB

Our Way Black History Fact covers things that were illegal for Black people to do in the 18th and 19th century—including owning dogs. 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

021724 Qasim Rashid—Author, Activist, and Attorney Running for Illinois 11th Congressional District (Part 2)

February 17, 2024 14:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MB

For the second half of the show, we discuss Qasim’s political positions relative to his competition. We get his thoughts on the teaching of American History, Reparations, Affirmative Action, and the Democrat party as a whole.  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 w...

021024 What Black Unemployment Rates Tell Us About America (Part 2)

February 10, 2024 14:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MB

For the second half of the show, we discuss Black unemployment rates, the root causes, and the cancerous effect it has on Black life in America. We also reframe several political arguments through this lens.  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

021024 Way Black History Fact - The Green Book

February 10, 2024 14:00 - 4 minutes - 2.82 MB

Our Way Black History Fact is dedicated to the Green Book…a book that helped Black motorists navigate the racism found across Jim Crow America. 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

021024 The Horror Stories of Trumpism (Part 1)

February 10, 2024 14:00 - 23 minutes - 15.8 MB

Today we spend the first half of the program discussing some of the horror stories born out of Trumpism. We also compare other leaders to see if Trump is indeed an outlier insofar as his extreme followers are concerned. 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.binn...

020324 Way Black History Fact - The Inventor of the Doorknob - Osbourn Dorsey

February 03, 2024 14:00 - 4 minutes - 2.77 MB

Our Way Black History Fact is dedicated to 16-year-old former slave Osbourn Dorsey who invented the doorknob and the doorstop. 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

020324 Lawyer/Activist Dianne Post on Environmental Racism and Reparations (Part 1)

February 03, 2024 14:00 - 23 minutes - 15.8 MB

In today's episode, we are joined by Dianne Post who is an activist, lawyer, and curator of the Action Alerts that are responsible for circulating legislative information to constituents and voters. In the first half of the show, we discuss reparations and environmental racism. 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.hiphopweekl...

020324 Lawyer/Activist Dianne Post on DEI Suppression, and Reparations (Part 2)

February 03, 2024 14:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MB

The second half of the show is spent discussing attacks on Affirmative Action, CRT, and DEI initiatives around the country as well as meaningful ways you can take the power back from your elected officials. Dianne’s Reading list: Animal Farm 1984 Big Brother Farenheit 451 It Can't Happen Here, Sinclair Lewis Prequel, Rachel Maddow Fever in the Heartland  Support the show www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja Consideration for today's show was provided by:...

012724 Way Black History Fact Fannie Lou Hamer

January 27, 2024 14:00 - 4 minutes - 2.77 MB

Our Way Black History Fact is dedicated to the story of Fannie Lou Hamer…one of this country’s greatest activists. 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

012724 Black Student Suspended Over Hair (Part 1)

January 27, 2024 14:00 - 23 minutes - 15.8 MB

We spent the first half of the show discussing the story of Darryl George…the student who was suspended from his school in Texas over his locs. We also take a moment to discuss cultural appropriation and cite this example of why it is problematic. 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 Ne...

012724 $25 Million for Black Man Wrongfully Convicted (Part 2)

January 27, 2024 14:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MB

The second half of the show is dedicated to the story of Ronnie Long…the man who had a 44-year prison sentence overturned. We discuss his fight to get back what he was owed, and we cite data from the Innocence Project to shine light on just how frequent an occurrence this is. 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....

012024 Way Black History Fact - 5 Lesser Known Facts about MLK

January 20, 2024 14:00 - 4 minutes - 2.81 MB

Our Way Black History Fact cites 5 lesser known facts about Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 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

012024 Some Quotes from Dr. King, Himself (Part 2)

January 20, 2024 14:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MB

The second half of the show sees us quoting some of Dr. King’s words to give a more accurate depiction of what the man stood for and stood on. 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

012024 How the Right Co-Opts Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (Part 1)

January 20, 2024 14:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MB

We spent the first half of the show discussing how many conservatives cite quotes from Dr. King, but would never be aligned with him politically. We push back against the whitewashing of Dr. King’s legacy and ideas on what the progression of race relations would entail. 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 T...

011324 Way Black History Fact - Slave Breeding Farms

January 13, 2024 14:00 - 4 minutes - 2.83 MB

Our Way Black History Fact sees us discussing a lesser-known atrocity from this country’s origin story…the forced breeding of enslaved people for profit. 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

011324 How the Right Co-Opts Christ (Part 1)

January 13, 2024 14:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MB

The first part of today’s show is dedicated to discussing the many ways that Republicans rebrand Jesus in their image…without fully acknowledging what Jesus stood for. This maneuver has caused many well-meaning Christians to ultimately vote for, implement, and support policies that are a far cry from what Christ really stood for. Support the show www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja Consideration for today's show was provided by: Major Threads menswear www.Majo...

011324 When People Say ‘Go Back to Africa!’ (Part 2)

January 13, 2024 14:00 - 22 minutes - 15.9 MB

The second part of today’s show is spent discussing the statement we’ve all heard before—‘Go back to Africa!’ We ended up with a thread and we felt compelled to share, and discuss so that you will know how to challenge this Eurocentric way of thinking. 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 Informati...

010624 A Letter on Equity vs. Equality (Part 2)

January 06, 2024 14:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MB

For the second half of the show, we spend time responding to a letter from a long-time listener we have come to appreciate. The challenges brought forth really illuminate the thinking that is prevalent in a big part of this country, so we rehash the monopoly concept we have used before on the show, as well as reframe the narrative of ‘White Privilege.’ Support the show www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja Consideration for today's show was provided by: Major Th...

010624 Way Black History Fact - New Year's Day for Slaves

January 06, 2024 14:00 - 4 minutes - 2.92 MB

Our Way Black History Fact is based around a retelling of New Year’s Day from a Black slave’s perspective. We discuss what was known as “Hiring Day” or “Heartbreak Day.” 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

010624 The Police Shooting of Niani Finlayson (Part 1)

January 06, 2024 14:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MB

On today’s episode, we started with the body cam footage released from the LASD Police Department showing the shooting death of 27-year old Niani Finalayson. This Black woman was shot in her home in front of her child after she called the police to help her. 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 Inf...

123023 The Man Trying to Destroy Progress (Part 1)

December 30, 2023 14:00 - 23 minutes - 15.8 MB

Today, we spend the first part of the show discussing a man named Ed Blum—The man behind the current efforts to dismantle affirmative action and several DEI initiatives. We explain his thinking and ways you can challenge that narrow mindset whenever you encounter it. 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 ...

123023 The Scary Truth about Student Resource Officers (Part 2)

December 30, 2023 14:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MB

The second half of the show is dedicated to uncovering the truth about student resource officers (officers at schools) and the ways they severely and negatively impact children of color and their outcomes across the country. 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...